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Miami Marlins third base coach Griffin Benedict, left, congratulates Derek Hill as he circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Noah Davis in the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Derek Hill homers twice, Kyle Stowers drives in 4 as Marlins beat Rockies 12-8

Derek Hill had three hits and his second career two-homer game, Ali Sanchez had three hits and stole home, and the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 12-8 to earn a split of the four-game series.

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna, left, congratulates Matt Olson, right, who crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Angel Chivilli in the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Matt Olson homers twice, drives in 6 as Braves snap 6-game losing streak with 11-8 win over Rockies

Matt Olson had two homers and a career-high six RBIs, Marcell Ozuna and Jorge Soler homered, and the Atlanta Braves broke a six-game losing streak with an 11-8 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor, left, is congratulated by first base coach Antoan Richardson after Lindor connected for a single to drive in two runs off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Victor Vodnik in the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Francisco Lindor breaks tie with 2-run single in 9th to push the Mets past the Rockies 5-3

Francisco Lindor hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the ninth inning, Jesse Winker had three hits, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Wednesday night.

Colorado Rockies' Elias Díaz follows the flight of his RBI double off New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Cave homers, Díaz has 2 hits and 2 RBIs to lift the Rockies to a 6-3 win over the Mets

Jake Cave hit a home run, Elias Díaz had two hits and two RBIs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Mets 6-3.

Colorado Rockies' Ezequiel Tovar smiles as he gestures to the dugout while heading up the first-base line after hitting a walkoff RBI single off Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Chase Anderson in the 12th inning of a baseball game Monday, July 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Tovar’s single in 12th gives Rockies 9-8 win, extending Red Sox skid to 4

Ezequiel Tovar singled home the winning run with the bases loaded and two outs in the 12th inning to give the Colorado Rockies a 9-8 victory over Boston, handing the Red Sox their fourth straight defeat since the All-Star break.

Colorado Rockies' German Marquez pitches against the New York Mets' during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rockies’ German Marquez returns to IL after first start since Tommy John surgery

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez has been placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with right elbow inflammation. Monday’s move comes eight days after Marquez made his first major league start since Tommy John surgery.

Kansas City Royals' Maikel Garcia gestures to the bullpen as he circles the bases after hitting a three-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tanner Gordon in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Garcia, Melendez, Witt homer top help Royals rout Rockies 10-1, end 3-game losing streak

Maikel Garcia, MJ Melendez and Bobby Witt Jr. homered, Brady Singer won for the first time on the road this season and the Kansas City Royals beat the Colorado Rockies 10-1 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.

Colorado Rockies' Ryan McMahon celebrates after he was walked with the bases loaded to give the Rockies a win against the Washington Nationals in a baseball game Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Geneva Heffernan)

Ryan McMahon draws bases-loaded walk on pitch-clock violation, Rockies beat Nationals 8-7

Ryan McMahon drew a bases-loaded walk on a full-count, pitch-clock violation by Kyle Finnegan, and the Colorado Rockies scored two runs in the ninth inning for an 8-7 victory over the Washington Nationals.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani gestures as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ty Blach in the first inning of baseball game Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Ohtani hits 21st homer, Smith and Freeman also go deep in Dodgers’ 5-3 victory over Rockies

Shohei Ohtani led off the game with his 21st homer of the season, Will Smith and Freddie Freeman hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3. Ohtani’s homer was his fourth in five games.

Los Angeles Dodgers pinch-hitter Jason Heyward watches his grand slam off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Tyler Kinley during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Hayward’s slam, Hernandez’s 3-run shot highlight 7-run ninth as Dodgers beat Rockies 11-9

Jason Heyward hit a pinch-hit grand slam and Teoscar Hernandez added a three-run homer — all in a seven-run ninth inning — as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for an 11-9 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.

Colorado Rockies' Hunter Goodman gestures as he crosses home plate on a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Justin Bruihl during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Hunter Goodman has 2 homers, 4 hits and 5 RBIs in Rockies’ 16-4 rout of Pirates

Hunter Goodman had two homers and five RBIs in his first four-hit game, Ryan McMahon doubled twice and stole home, and the Colorado Rockies scored their most runs in two years in a 16-4 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Frankie Montas works against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Frankie Montas pitches 7 1-hit innings, Elly De La Cruz homers in Reds’ 4-1 victory over Rockies

Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor watches the flight of a three run home ball hit against the Colorado Rockies during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Josh Naylor homers twice, Fry hits tie-breaking homer to lead Guardians to 13-7 win over Rockies

Josh Naylor hit two homers and drove in five runs, David Fry hit a tie-breaking three-run home run in the seventh inning, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Colorado Rockies 13-7. José Ramírez homered and scored four runs for Cleveland.

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper argues with second base umpire Vic Carpazza, right, as manager Rob Thomson, back right, listens after Harper was ejected for arguing after striking out to end the top of the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rockies beat Phillies 3-2 in 11 innings after Philadelphia star Bryce Harper ejected in 1st

Jacob Stallings hit a tying home run with two outs in the ninth inning, Ezequiel Tovar had a winning single in the 11th for his career-best fourth hit and the Colorado Rockies beat Philadelphia 3-2 after the first-inning ejection of Phillies star Bryce Harper.

Colorado Rockies' Hunter Goodman hits a home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jerilee Bennett)

Elias Díaz has 2 hits including a tiebreaking single in a six-run 7th, Rockies beat Rangers 8-3

Elias Díaz had two hits including a tiebreaking single in a six-run seventh inning, Ryan McMahon tied a career high with four hits, and Colorado won its first series of the season with an 8-3 victory over the Texas Rangers.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison works against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Harrison pitches 7 scoreless, San Francisco breaks 4-game skid with a 5-0 victory over Colorado

Kyle Harrison pitched seven scoreless innings and the San Francisco Giants scored four runs in a decisive fourth inning despite getting only two balls out of the infield in a 5-0 victory over Colorado.

Colorado Rockies' Elias Díaz follows the flight of his sacrifice fly to drive in a run off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Randy Vásquez in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Elias Díaz gets key hit as the Rockies rally for a wild 10-9 victory over the Padres

Elias Díaz capped Colorado’s six-run eighth inning with a tiebreaking RBI double, and the Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 10-9. Elehuris Montero and Hunter Goodman homered for Colorado, which earned a split of the four-game series.

Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during second-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rockies’ Kyle Freeland out up to 6 weeks with elbow injury. He says pitch clock may have been factor

Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland is expected to miss between one month and six weeks because of a strained left elbow and says the pitch clock may have been a factor.

Arizona Coyotes center Nick Bjugstad, middle, celebrates his goal against the Vegas Golden Knights with Liam O'Brien, left, and Michael Carcone (53) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 5, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Carcone scores twice as Coyotes score six in third period, beat Golden Knights 7-4

Michael Carcone scored twice in Arizona’s six-goal third period, and the Coyotes rallied from three goals down to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 7-4.

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Michael Kesselring and Seattle Kraken defenseman Will Borgen (3) fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 22, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Dylan Guenther scores in OT, Coyotes send Kraken to 7th straight loss with 2-1 victory

Dylan Guenther scored on a breakaway at 4:12 of overtime to give the Arizona Coyotes a 2-1 victory over Seattle on Friday night, the Kraken’s seventh straight loss. Guenther put a wrist shot over former Arizona State goalie Joey Daccord’s glove.

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes the save in front of Arizona Coyotes left wing Matias Maccelli in the first period during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Joel Eriksson Ek breaks 3rd-period tie in the Wild’s 5-2 victory over the Coyotes

Joel Eriksson Ek broke a third-period tie with his 29th goal, Marc-Andre Fleury made 23 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-2 on Thursday night.

Betts scores 20 as No. 8 UCLA cruises to 70-41 victory over Arizona State

Lauren Betts had 20 points and 11 rebounds and Kiki Rice added 14 points to help No. 8 UCLA beat Arizona State 70-41 on Thursday night.

Arizona Coyotes' Nick Bjugstad, right, shoots against Minnesota Wild's goalie Marc-Andre Fleury during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Eriksson Ek, Boldy help Wild beat Coyotes 3-1 for fourth straight win

Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy each had a goal and an assist, Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 25 shots and the Minnesota Wild beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-1. Jonas Brodin also scored for the Wild, who have won four in a row and seven of nine.

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault (81) is congratulated after scoring against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Marchessault scores 19 seconds in, Hill has 20 saves, Golden Knights beat Coyotes 3-2

Jonathan Marchessault scored 19 seconds into the game, Adin Hill made 20 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-2.

Iriafen, Brink lead No. 6 Stanford to an 80-50 victory over Arizona State

Kiki Iriafen had 27 points and 14 rebounds, Cameron Brink had 20 points and 16 rebounds and No. 6 Stanford handled Arizona State 80-50.

Arizona Coyotes right wing Clayton Keller (9) celebrates his goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Keller scores twice as Coyotes break two-game skid with 3-2 victory over Predators

Clayton Keller scored two goals and Connor Ingram made 30 saves in the Arizona Coyotes’ 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday.

Calgary Flames center Connor Zary, front left, celebrates a goal against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka, front right, by Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson, back right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Yegor Sharangovich has 2nd career hat trick, Flames beat Coyotes 6-2

Yegor Sharangovich scored two of his three goals in the third period and the Calgary Flames chased Arizona goalie Karel Vejmelka early in a 6-2 victory over the Coyotes on Thursday night.

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin, center, makes a save on a shot as he gets help from defensemen Mike Reilly, left, and Sebastian Aho (25), while Arizona Coyotes center Logan Cooley (92) watches during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. The Islanders won 5-1. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Bo Horvat scores twice, Ilya Sorokin makes 24 saves in Islanders’ 5-1 win over Coyotes

Bo Horvat scored twice, the second in New York’s three-goal third period, and Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves to help the Islanders beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-1 on Thursday night.

Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) moves to the puck against Arizona Coyotes defenseman Troy Stecher (51) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Reinhart, Tkachuk score late; Florida Panthers win fifth straight 4-1 over the Arizona Coyotes

Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk scored 42 seconds apart in the third period and the Florida Panthers beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-1.

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Sean Durzi (50) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period during an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Jack McBain scores in OT, Coyotes overcome 4-goal deficit to stun Avalanche 5-4

Jack McBain scored with 20 seconds left in overtime and the Arizona Coyotes overcame a four-goal deficit to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 on Wednesday night.