His nightly power display overshadows his versatility. Matt Holliday, a one-time third baseman and highly recruited quarterback, can run. He stole his 13th base Thursday, one shy of his career high set in 2005. He predicted he could swipe 20 in spring training. He should easily join the 20-stolen base, 20-home run club and has a realistic shot at going 30-30.
Slumpbuster.
Clint Barmes snapped an eight at-bat hitless streak with an RBI single in the first inning. With Jeff Baker out with a sprained right wrist, Barmes is seeing time at both second base and shortstop.
Tough day.
Right fielder Brad Hawpe had a day to forget, striking out three times and committing a throwing error. He threw behind a runner at first base, surprising Joe Koshansky, whose defensive struggles in the series magnified the loss of Todd Helton’s glove.
Troy E. Renck, The Denver Post
