Getting your player ready...
Lightning struck, followed by thunder. Moments after a chilling flash spread across the sky above Coors Field, Todd Helton cracked his 10th home run Friday. It was his first home run in 56 at-bats, dating to his walkoff blast against the Pirates on June 20. Helton is on pace to hit 19 home runs, his most since 2005.
Short story.
Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar, removed from Thursday’s game, sat out again with a lower back strain.
For starters.
The Rockies still haven’t been able to consistently get out of the blocks well. They have been outscored 42-31 in the first inning this season, including 2-0 on Friday.
Troy E. Renck, The Denver Post
