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03-29-2005, 11:32 AM
On deck
The Rockies host the Chicago White Sox at 1:05 p.m. today at Hi Corbett Field. The game will not be broadcast. Marcos Carvajal will start with Darren Oliver, Ryan Speier, Scott Dohmann and Brian Fuentes pitching in relief. It is the Rockies' final game of spring training at Hi Corbett Field.
Monday in camp
Jamey Wright allowed one run in six innings and Allan Simpson added another shutout inning, striking out three, in a 7-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Hi Corbett Field. The Rockies won four of six games from Arizona in spring training. The win assures Colorado a winning spring record for the third time in four years.
Rookie watch
Third baseman Garrett Atkins continued his solid spring training, singling home two runs and walking. Atkins is batting .373 in spring training with three doubles, a home run and six RBI.
Etc.
Matt Holliday singled home two runs, giving him a team-most 12 RBI. He also leads the team with three stolen bases and seven doubles and is tied for the team lead with three home runs . . . Jamey Wright and Jeff Francis could start against each other in the Rockies' exhibition game at Colorado Springs on Saturday against their Class AAA affiliate . . . The Rockies put left-hander Matt Merricks on waivers. If he clears, they will assign him to Colorado Springs. The Los Angeles Dodgers, who lost Merricks in the winter draft for $50,000, can claim him for $25,000. Merricks has been out since the first game with inflammation in his left shoulder but has been cleared to pitch.
Farm report
In Monday's games against the Chicago White Sox minor-league teams:
Class AAA Colorado Springs (7-1) won 8-1. Chris Narveson allowed two hits and struck out three in five innings.
Class AA Tulsa (3-4-1) lost 9-5. Dan Phillips went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI.
Class A Modesto (5-3) won 11-10. Alvin Colina went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI.
Class A Asheville (5-3) won 10-0. Franklyn Morales allowed one hit and walked three, striking out five in 32/3 shutout innings.
Tucson weather
• Monday's high: 82
• Monday's low: 52
• Today's forecast: High 73. Low 49. Winds 15-20 mph.
The Rockies host the Chicago White Sox at 1:05 p.m. today at Hi Corbett Field. The game will not be broadcast. Marcos Carvajal will start with Darren Oliver, Ryan Speier, Scott Dohmann and Brian Fuentes pitching in relief. It is the Rockies' final game of spring training at Hi Corbett Field.
Monday in camp
Jamey Wright allowed one run in six innings and Allan Simpson added another shutout inning, striking out three, in a 7-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Hi Corbett Field. The Rockies won four of six games from Arizona in spring training. The win assures Colorado a winning spring record for the third time in four years.
Rookie watch
Third baseman Garrett Atkins continued his solid spring training, singling home two runs and walking. Atkins is batting .373 in spring training with three doubles, a home run and six RBI.
Etc.
Matt Holliday singled home two runs, giving him a team-most 12 RBI. He also leads the team with three stolen bases and seven doubles and is tied for the team lead with three home runs . . . Jamey Wright and Jeff Francis could start against each other in the Rockies' exhibition game at Colorado Springs on Saturday against their Class AAA affiliate . . . The Rockies put left-hander Matt Merricks on waivers. If he clears, they will assign him to Colorado Springs. The Los Angeles Dodgers, who lost Merricks in the winter draft for $50,000, can claim him for $25,000. Merricks has been out since the first game with inflammation in his left shoulder but has been cleared to pitch.
Farm report
In Monday's games against the Chicago White Sox minor-league teams:
Class AAA Colorado Springs (7-1) won 8-1. Chris Narveson allowed two hits and struck out three in five innings.
Class AA Tulsa (3-4-1) lost 9-5. Dan Phillips went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI.
Class A Modesto (5-3) won 11-10. Alvin Colina went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI.
Class A Asheville (5-3) won 10-0. Franklyn Morales allowed one hit and walked three, striking out five in 32/3 shutout innings.
Tucson weather
• Monday's high: 82
• Monday's low: 52
• Today's forecast: High 73. Low 49. Winds 15-20 mph.