Todd Helton likes to talk hitting. And when the conversation is with manager Clint Hurdle, it now revolves around the mental approach. Hurdle insisted before Tuesday’s game that Helton was closer to getting hot than people thought. On cue, Helton went 2-for-2 with three walks.
Cooling off.
Hot enough for you? Clint Barmes’ torrid stretch (22-for-44) since May 6 appeared in danger Tuesday, as he had three strikeouts, but he homered in the ninth to extend his hitting streak to 13 games.
Hanging tough.
Starter Aaron Cook remained in the game after a shard of Fred Lewis’ broken bat struck him in the leg to end the fourth inning. Commissioner Bud Selig plans to investigate whether maple bats have become too dangerous based on the way they shatter.
Troy E. Renck, The Denver Post
