Phillies Rain Down 7 Runs in First Inning of Rockies' Home Opener, Win 10-1
Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer, and the Phillies finished with 13 hits and three home runs in a rout of Colorado.
- On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 10-1 at Coors Field, with a sellout crowd of 48,366 fans witnessing the home opener in Denver.
- Against Rockies starter Michael Lorenzen, the Phillies sent 11 men to the plate in the first inning, with Lorenzen allowing nine runs and 12 hits over three innings.
- Philadelphia ace Aaron Nola held Colorado to one run over 6 innings, while left-handed sluggers Brandon Marsh, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber each homered to power the offense.
- Marking the worst first inning in the 34-year history of Colorado home openers, the game also saw Phillies manager Rob Thomson reach 604 games, the fastest in club history.
- Luzardo will start for Philadelphia on Saturday at Coors Field as the teams face off again, while the Rockies look to improve on their 2-5 record.
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Rockies home opener decided after first inning pitching woes
Michael Lorenzen got the start for the Colorado Rockies home opener and gave up 9 runs on 12 hits in just the first three innings. Both Lorenzen and head coach Warren Schaeffer assured fans to not panic but rather understand that it's just one game and that they will be better. The post Rockies home opener decided after first inning pitching woes appeared first on KRDO.
Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1
Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer as part of a seven-run first inning, Aaron Nola pitched efficiently into the seventh and the Philadelphia Phillies spoiled Colorado’s home opener by beating the Rockies 10-1.
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