Three Colorado home runs, 1 of which was of the inside the park variety and a run that was caused by an umpiring error added up to a Rockies 5-2 win over the Pirates in Denver.
The umpiring mistake did not cost the game,but did show that miscues can be costly.
The Colorado radio announcers thought that Wily Taveras was clearly out on a steal attempt at second,but was ruled safe.
Taveras then scored after taking off for third and Ryan Doumit's throw went flying down the third base line.
In the big picture,it made little difference.
In the small one,it is the type of mistake that a team such as Pittsburgh cannot afford to have made against them.
Ian Snell allowed four of the runs in six innings and watched his record spiral to 3-8.
Snell had control issues early,but did settle down a bit and pitching better in his later innings.
Of course after you are behind a few runs,the pressure is not as great.
Jose Bautista hit his 11th homer of the year in the third and Jason Bay's 6th inning sac fly accounted for the other run.
The series continues tonight at 8.
Pitching Matchup
Pittsburgh:Yoslan Herrera (0-0 12.46 ERA) at Colorado:Jorge De La Rosa (3-5 7.26 ERA) 8:05
Bullpen Notes
I know that usually when the matchups on the mound stand up this much it tends to not work out,but looking at the two starters seasons stats,it sure looks as tonight is going to take a lot of runs to win!
Brad Lincoln was roughed up in his Carolina League debut in Woodbridge against the Potomac Nationals as he allowed five runs in 4+ innings of work.
Lincoln will make his next start at home in Lynchburg.
Cleveland Browns training camp opens Wednesday and the news on Joe Jurevicious is not good as the wideout was placed on the physically unable to perform list.
This does not mean that the veteran has to miss any time in the regular season yet,but the likelihood is increased.
The news should increase the rumors of a trade with the Chargers for Eric Parker to cover the gap left by a possible long term injury to Jurevicious.
The Milwaukee Brewers were seen scouting the Oakland-New York series to take a look at Huston Street.
Could Billy Beane be at it one more time?
Would Milwaukee surrender former West Virginia third baseman Mat Gamel in the deal???
Photo Credit
Bautista:David Zalubowski-AP Photo
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