In 2009, it took the Colorado Rockies nine games before they recorded their first win of the spring.
On Thursday, they won their first game of 2010 by a large margin. The Rockies dismantled the host Arizona Diamondbacks 11-1.
Jason Hammel started on the mound for the Rockies and gave up one run in two innings.
The bats were in mid-season form. Seth Smith led the way for the Rockies, going 3-for-3 with a home run. He was a triple shy of the cycle before being pulled in the sixth inning.
Manny Corpas pitched a scoreless inning, but struggled with command, walking two batters and giving up a hit.
Chris Iannetta went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a walk.
While any Rockies fan is happy to see an 11-1 victory, the fact is early March spring games do not generally say much about how the team will perf ...
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Colorado Rockies Set The Tone, Destroy Arizona Diamondbacks
Posted: 4th March 2010 by David Martin in MLBComments Off on Colorado Rockies Set The Tone, Destroy Arizona Diamondbacks