Pete Hanson
BREAKING: Fire Jumps Poudre Canyon, Forces New Evacuations
The High Park Fire, burning since Saturday, has jumped Highway 14 and the Poudre River this evening, moving across the Poudre Canyon, forcing new evacuations in the Glacier View area. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office says the order applies to 80 homes from Many Thunders Road south into the 12th filing and the following roads:
Tips To Help Protect Your Property From Wildfires
With the High Park Fire buring in Larimer County, leaving one woman dead, destroying hundreds of buildings and forcing the evacuation of thousands in the past few days alone, insurance companies are reminding you to be aware of your family’s exposure to wildfire risks and to take steps now to protect your homes and property.
Losing Streak Hits Seven, Rockies Fall 10-8 to A’s
A big night by Michael Cuddyer and a Todd Helton grand slam were not enough to make up for shaky pitching as the Colorado Rockies (24-37) lost for the seventh straight time, falling to the Oakland Athletics (28-35) 10-8 last night in Denver. The final game of the interleague series is today at 1:10 at Coors Field (TV: none).
Athletics 8, Rockies 5
The Colorado Rockies (24-36) lost their sixth in a row, and fell to 0-7 this season in interleague games after an 8-5 loss to the visiting Oakland Athletics (27-35) last night. Rockies pitchers now have the worst ERA (6.27) in Major League Baseball. The second contest of the three-game series is tonight at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).
Angels 11, Rockies 5
Five home runs were not enough as the Colorado Rockies (24-34) lost 11-5 to the visiting Los Angeles Angels (31-29) last night in Denver. Saturday’s loss came in the return to Colorado of Jeff Francis, who pitched for the Rockies from 2004-10. The finale of the three-game series is this afternoon at 1:10 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).
Third Straight Loss: Angels 7, Rockies 2
The Colorado Rockies (24-33) lost for the third straight time last night, falling to the visiting Los Angeles Angels (30-29) 7-2 in interleague play. Angels right fielder Torri Hunter batted in six of the seven runs. Rockies starter Alex White got the loss. The two teams go again this afternoon at 2:10 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).
Rockies Lose Series Finale to D-backs 6-1
The Colorado Rockies (24-32) lost the rubber game of the three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks (27-30) last night in Phoenix 6-1. Colorado starter Josh Outman gave up five runs in the first three innings, and the Rox never recovered. The Rockies return home for a six-game interleague homestand that starts tomorrow night against the Los Angeles Angels (29-29).
D-backs 10, Rockies 0
The hot streak the Colorado Rockies (24-31) have been on lately, took an evening off last night in Phoenix, as the Arizona Diamondbacks (26-30) knocked around Colorado starter Jeremie Guthrie en route to a 10-0 win. The rubber game of the three-game series is tonight at 7:40 MT at Chase Field (TV: Root Sports).
Rockies Fall to Dodgers 6-2
The Colorado Rockies (22-30) saw their win streak end at five games, falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers (33-20) 6-2 yesterday afternoon in Denver. Carlos Gonzales extended his hitting streak to seven games, but it wasn’t enough for a Rockies win. The rubber game of the series is this afternoon at 1:10 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).
Rockies Rout Slumping Dodgers 13-3
The Colorado Rockies (22-29) extended their winning streak to five games last night in Denver with a 13-3 win over the National League West leading Los Angeles Dodgers (32-20). It was the Dodgers’ fifth loss in a row. Game 2 of the three-game series is this afternoon at 2:10 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).
Rockies Try To Make It Three Straight Tonight vs. Astros
After sweeping Monday’s Memorial Day doubleheader against the Houston Astros (22-27), the Colorado Rockies (19-29) will try to make it three wins in a row for only the second time this season, when they host Houston again at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).
Reds 10, Rockies 3
Pitching struggles ruined any chances of the Colorado Rockies (17-28) winning their third game in a row last night, instead losing to the Cincinnati Reds (26-20) 10-3 in Cincinnati. Colorado starter Jeremy Guthrie gave up six runs on ten hits in five innings. The rubber game of the series is this morning at 11:10 MT at Great American Ball Park (TV: Root Sports).