Calling Brad Hawpe a clutch hitter is like calling Salma Hayek OK looking. When the Rockies’ right fielder sees men on base, he becomes a hitting machine. Friday night, he drove in Todd Helton with a two-out double in the third, then drove Helton home with a two-out, two-run homer in the fifth. Hawpe boosted his average with runners in scoring position to .433. He improved to .414 (12-for-29) with runners in scoring position and two outs. Rehab news.
The rehab process will be in full swing for three players in the next week. Catcher Yorvit Torrealba will begin his five-game stint with Triple-A Colorado Springs in Sacramento on Monday. He should be ready to rejoin the Rockies in Oakland next weekend. Utility infielder Jeff Baker (sprained left hand) began a rehab assignment at High-A Modesto (Calif.) on Friday night. Left-handed starter Greg Smith (left biceps fatigue/sore shoulder) will pitch for Double-A Tulsa on Monday. Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post
