- Carlos Gonzalez homered in four at-bats in a row between yesterday and today. Amazingly this is a first for any Rox player. Last time it was done was in 2006 when Pujols did it. It was the 22nd time a major league player has homered in four consecutive plate appearances and the 38th time for four straight official at-bats.
- The Astros have a better record than the Rockies. Astros had 55 hits, scored 23 runs, and get swept by Rox. By the way Rox only had 56 hits in the sweep but scored 40 runs!
- This is the Rox 4th four game series at home against Astros. They are 2-2-0. All time, against all teams they are 31-22-35 in four game series at home. Of course they are 0-6-2 on the road against Houston in 4 game series and 17-52-25 all time on the road in 4 game series
- Tulo goes on the DL. Rox historically haven't been very good without their All Star short stop. In 2007 and 2009 when Rox made playoffs, Tulo played in 155 and 151 games respectively. In the other years, when Rox not so good, he has played 101, 122, and 143 games.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Box Score Bytes - Game 49
- The Jamie Moyer experiment is over. Rox designated him for assignment yesterday. He is given 10 days for teams to make an offer otherwise Rox will release him. While it certainly was a nice story for Moyer and the Rox. it is a shame the Rox season up to this point was such that Moyer is almost the fall guy in all of this. Realistically he was never suppose to be our number 1 or 2 starter but because of our young staff and injuries Moyer was thrusted into a role which was unsuited to why the Rox signed him in the first place. I thank Moyer for his professionalism and his high sanitary socks. Good luck. Anyone want to take bets that he goes to a NL team and gets a victory against our Rox?
- Back to the game, Houston out-hit the Rox, 15-14, but lost by 8 runs.
- Since Coors Field opened in 1995, there have been 17 three-HR games there, 15 in Wrigley Field, 14 in Rangers Ballpark and in Cincinnati’s parks, and an average of 5 in all the other parks.
- CarGo has been on a tear going 10 for 16 with five home runs, seven RBIs and six runs scored in his past four games. He has 13 homers on the season.
- Cuddyer collected his second grand slam this season.
- All in all the offense seems to be clicking now if we could get some mound consistency Rox could make something happen. At 20-29, the Rox runs scored/runs allowed would suggest that they are really a 23-26 team. Perhaps Rox will have a luckier June!
- Cuddyer collected his second grand slam this season.
- All in all the offense seems to be clicking now if we could get some mound consistency Rox could make something happen. At 20-29, the Rox runs scored/runs allowed would suggest that they are really a 23-26 team. Perhaps Rox will have a luckier June!
Monday, May 28, 2012
Box Score Bytes - Game 47 and 48
- A rare planned double header. Astros first since 2006.
- Pacheco has made himself the Rox starting third baseman. With a 11 game hitting streak with his return to the majors and game winning RBI in Game 1 I imagine Tracy will be penciling him into the lineup fairly regularly. He is still a little raw in the field but hitting can make up for errors (?)
- Ancient history but these same two teams played one other doubleheader, a sweep by Colorado on Set. 14, 1993, at Mile High Stadium in Denver.
- Coors Field special with this score line (Astros score, Rox respond, Astros score some more, Rox keep at it):
- For whatever reason I still go back to triples and Coors. I have seen more triples hit in the gap between left and center this year then I can remember. Today there were two more in the first inning, hit almost in the same spot. I wonder if baseball would allow a 4th outfielder for Coors with a discontinuation of the humidor? Coors is only 6th in park factors when it comes to triples with Petco, Oakland, Target, Marlins, and Miller field yielding more triples per game
- After 400 minutes of baseball yesterday at Coors, Rox came away with two wins. First time that I have sat through 18 innings of baseball. Wasn't for the faint of heart. Really this year as felt like a time machine back to the Blake Street Bombers.
- Not for sure if this is meaningful but the average number of pitches thrown from our relievers this year is about 60 pitches.
- According to Baseball Reference's Batting Game Score, Dex had the second best score of the day with his 4 AB, 3 runs, 4 hits (HR, 3B), 3 RBI day. Of course 3 of the Top 10 were a COL/HOU game and 2 of the Bottom 10 were also a COL/HOU game, go figure.
- Props to Dex. He has my wrath a disproportional amount of my time but he is so crucial to this team's ability to score runs. Fowler, who went 7 for 9 and reached base nine times, in his return to the top of the batting order, allowed Rox to score 16 times in two games.
- And finally a confusing play in the fourth when Colvin seemingly hit into a double play only to be called safe. Colvin was then given first base due to catcher's interference. Second time this year that has happened. Very unusual...
- Pacheco has made himself the Rox starting third baseman. With a 11 game hitting streak with his return to the majors and game winning RBI in Game 1 I imagine Tracy will be penciling him into the lineup fairly regularly. He is still a little raw in the field but hitting can make up for errors (?)
- Ancient history but these same two teams played one other doubleheader, a sweep by Colorado on Set. 14, 1993, at Mile High Stadium in Denver.
- Coors Field special with this score line (Astros score, Rox respond, Astros score some more, Rox keep at it):
- For whatever reason I still go back to triples and Coors. I have seen more triples hit in the gap between left and center this year then I can remember. Today there were two more in the first inning, hit almost in the same spot. I wonder if baseball would allow a 4th outfielder for Coors with a discontinuation of the humidor? Coors is only 6th in park factors when it comes to triples with Petco, Oakland, Target, Marlins, and Miller field yielding more triples per game
- After 400 minutes of baseball yesterday at Coors, Rox came away with two wins. First time that I have sat through 18 innings of baseball. Wasn't for the faint of heart. Really this year as felt like a time machine back to the Blake Street Bombers.
- Not for sure if this is meaningful but the average number of pitches thrown from our relievers this year is about 60 pitches.
| Total Pitches | |
| 2011 | 60 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2009 | 49 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2007 | 54 |
- According to Baseball Reference's Batting Game Score, Dex had the second best score of the day with his 4 AB, 3 runs, 4 hits (HR, 3B), 3 RBI day. Of course 3 of the Top 10 were a COL/HOU game and 2 of the Bottom 10 were also a COL/HOU game, go figure.
- Props to Dex. He has my wrath a disproportional amount of my time but he is so crucial to this team's ability to score runs. Fowler, who went 7 for 9 and reached base nine times, in his return to the top of the batting order, allowed Rox to score 16 times in two games.
- And finally a confusing play in the fourth when Colvin seemingly hit into a double play only to be called safe. Colvin was then given first base due to catcher's interference. Second time this year that has happened. Very unusual...
Rox Talk - Week 8
The Week That Was
A 2-4 week against the Marlins and Reds. The Rox currently stand at 17-29. Fourteen and half games behind the Dodgers for the division lead in last place. Currently 9-14 at home and 8-15 on the road, the Rox have been outscored by its opponents 223-256 (expected wins is 21 versus historical wins at 22). On pace for 60 wins with 753 runs scored and 864 runs against. Playoff indicator (Runs Scored/Runs Against ratio) is 0.87 (1.16 indicates high playoff potential).
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Box Score Bytes - Game 46
- You know things aren't going well for your team when 1) you hit 5 home runs in a game and lose and 2) your opponent loses complete grip on the bat and the ball still goes over the fence!
- 9 home runs sets a record at Great American Ballpark for most homers...
- Rox get only five hits in a game, all them homers, and Latos becomes first pitcher ever to give up 5 homers and still win
- CarGo had his third two-homer game of the season and the seventh of his career
- Moyer allowed 4 HR against Reds. 3rd time in his career that he's allowed at least 4 HR in a game. The other 2 instances were in 2004 against the Yankees (4) and 2006 against the Red Sox (5)
- Pacheco's 11 game hit streak ended
- 9 home runs sets a record at Great American Ballpark for most homers...
- Rox get only five hits in a game, all them homers, and Latos becomes first pitcher ever to give up 5 homers and still win
- CarGo had his third two-homer game of the season and the seventh of his career
- Moyer allowed 4 HR against Reds. 3rd time in his career that he's allowed at least 4 HR in a game. The other 2 instances were in 2004 against the Yankees (4) and 2006 against the Red Sox (5)
- Pacheco's 11 game hit streak ended
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Box Score Bytes - Game 45
- Rox can't seemingly get any momentum. They get some wins then lose ugly again. Of course starting pitching has a say in that and with the continued inconsistency we just shouldn't expect any long term anything.
- Baker was quoted as saying, "(Colorado) can hit. You've got to outscore them, and that's what we did. It was nice to see some balls leaving the ballpark." Yes and if we only had some pitching we might actually win more!
- Pacheco extended his career-high hitting streak to 11 games (16 for 44, .364)
- Rox hit into 3 double plays. Tulo hit into his 7th of the year!
- Another error leads to a big inning and the Rox get scrunched.
- How much longer will we see Rogers as a Rox? Guy has a 8.18 ERA!
- Baker was quoted as saying, "(Colorado) can hit. You've got to outscore them, and that's what we did. It was nice to see some balls leaving the ballpark." Yes and if we only had some pitching we might actually win more!
- Pacheco extended his career-high hitting streak to 11 games (16 for 44, .364)
- Rox hit into 3 double plays. Tulo hit into his 7th of the year!
- Another error leads to a big inning and the Rox get scrunched.
- How much longer will we see Rogers as a Rox? Guy has a 8.18 ERA!
Friday, May 25, 2012
Box Score Bytes - Game 44
- Over his last 10 games, Todd Helton is 7 for 37 (.189) with 2 RBI and 8 strikeouts. So what does he do tonight? Hits his 5th homer to get the Rox going. Read on twitter that he is within three bases of Mickey Mantle for most career total bases...Wow
- That was a great solid win. Amazing for whatever reason the team can put together a solid win on the road and yet at home find nothing..
- Every Rox starter has a hit! Tracy threw out an interesting lineup tonight. With EY Jr leading off. Moving Scutaro to the 2nd spot. Thought the Denver Post had a throw away article about Scutaro poor leading off. I thought everyone knew he wasn't a natural lead off kind of guy and that once again Dex is messing with the lineup due to his poor performance. Interesting to see if Tracy keeps with the lineup.
- Rox win in black again. But overall Rox are only 5-15 in their last 20 games. Wear more black!
- Welcome Wil Nieves
- That was a great solid win. Amazing for whatever reason the team can put together a solid win on the road and yet at home find nothing..
- Every Rox starter has a hit! Tracy threw out an interesting lineup tonight. With EY Jr leading off. Moving Scutaro to the 2nd spot. Thought the Denver Post had a throw away article about Scutaro poor leading off. I thought everyone knew he wasn't a natural lead off kind of guy and that once again Dex is messing with the lineup due to his poor performance. Interesting to see if Tracy keeps with the lineup.
- Rox win in black again. But overall Rox are only 5-15 in their last 20 games. Wear more black!
- Welcome Wil Nieves
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