Rockies Stun Phillies to Tie Series

After winning the first game of the series, the Philadelphia Phillies looked to take a commanding lead in the series against the Colorado Rockies by also taking Game 2. Didn’t happen.
After five innings, the Rockies had built a 4-0 lead thanks to a two-run blast by Yorvit Torrealba and a quality effort by starting pitcher Aaron Cook. The Phillies made a push but the Rockies were able to hold on for a 5-4 victory.
For Philadelphia, perhaps the biggest surprise was the average play by starting pitcher Cole Hamels. Last season, Hamels was dominant in the Phillies run to the World …read more