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03-28-2005, 04:45 PM
March 28, 2005
PHOENIX - On deck
The Rockies will host the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 1:05 p.m. game today at Hi Corbett Field. There will be no broadcast. Jamey Wright will start for the Rockies against Arizona left-hander Matt Chico. Jeff Francis, meanwhile, will pitch in the minor-league camp to get in his work.
Sunday in camp
Jason Jennings allowed 10 hits in his first 14 innings this spring before giving up nine in 52/3 innings Sunday in a 7-3 loss to the Oakland A's at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Rookie watch
Clint Barmes homered in the first inning for the Rockies' only run off Oakland starter Rich Harden. Barmes has reaffirmed the Rockies' decision to make him their shortstop, with solid defense and power at the plate. He has hit three home runs this spring training, which is tied with Todd Helton and Tim Olson for the team lead.
Etc.
Manager Clint Hurdle remained in Tucson and took part in the minor-league workouts Sunday as part of the exchange program in which members of the big-league staff trade places with members of the minor-league staff to get a feel for each other's responsibilities during spring training. Casper manager P.J. Carey was with the big-league team . . . The Rockies' 15 spring victories, with five exhibition games remaining, are two more than their total for last year . . . Closer Chin-hui Tsao tested the tightness in his right shoulder Sunday by playing long toss at the Rockies' spring training facility in Tucson.
Farm report
In Saturday's games against Arizona's affiliates:
Class AAA Colorado Springs (6-1) won 6-5. Jason Young allowed one run on six hits, striking out five in five innings.
Class AA Tulsa (3-3-1) won 10-2. Jayson Nix went 2-for-4 with a double, triple and four RBI.
Class A Modesto (4-3) won 12-7. Alvin Colina went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Class A Asheville (4-3) won 5-2. Chin-lung Lo allowed one run on three hits, striking out three in four innings.
Tucson weather
• Sunday's high: 77
• Sunday's low: 41
• Today's forecast: Highs 80 to 85. Lows 47 to 53. Partly cloudy. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
PHOENIX - On deck
The Rockies will host the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 1:05 p.m. game today at Hi Corbett Field. There will be no broadcast. Jamey Wright will start for the Rockies against Arizona left-hander Matt Chico. Jeff Francis, meanwhile, will pitch in the minor-league camp to get in his work.
Sunday in camp
Jason Jennings allowed 10 hits in his first 14 innings this spring before giving up nine in 52/3 innings Sunday in a 7-3 loss to the Oakland A's at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Rookie watch
Clint Barmes homered in the first inning for the Rockies' only run off Oakland starter Rich Harden. Barmes has reaffirmed the Rockies' decision to make him their shortstop, with solid defense and power at the plate. He has hit three home runs this spring training, which is tied with Todd Helton and Tim Olson for the team lead.
Etc.
Manager Clint Hurdle remained in Tucson and took part in the minor-league workouts Sunday as part of the exchange program in which members of the big-league staff trade places with members of the minor-league staff to get a feel for each other's responsibilities during spring training. Casper manager P.J. Carey was with the big-league team . . . The Rockies' 15 spring victories, with five exhibition games remaining, are two more than their total for last year . . . Closer Chin-hui Tsao tested the tightness in his right shoulder Sunday by playing long toss at the Rockies' spring training facility in Tucson.
Farm report
In Saturday's games against Arizona's affiliates:
Class AAA Colorado Springs (6-1) won 6-5. Jason Young allowed one run on six hits, striking out five in five innings.
Class AA Tulsa (3-3-1) won 10-2. Jayson Nix went 2-for-4 with a double, triple and four RBI.
Class A Modesto (4-3) won 12-7. Alvin Colina went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Class A Asheville (4-3) won 5-2. Chin-lung Lo allowed one run on three hits, striking out three in four innings.
Tucson weather
• Sunday's high: 77
• Sunday's low: 41
• Today's forecast: Highs 80 to 85. Lows 47 to 53. Partly cloudy. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.