Despite limited playing time of late, Ryan Spilborghs continues producing. He stroked a double to right-center in the sixth and scored the Rockies’ first run. He has 17 doubles, a career high. Spilborghs had 14 doubles in 2007 and 2008.
Helton revisited.
Here’s another historical tidbit for the 500-double milestone reached by Todd Helton on Wednesday: According to the Elias Sports Bureau, only two other players reached 500 doubles in fewer games than Helton (1,749 games). Joe Medwick did it in 1,714 games, and Nap Lajoie did it in 1,730.
Liftoff.
The Giants heat up when they come to Coors Field. They arrived in Denver as the only team without a home run since the all-star break. That changed in the fourth on Nate Schierholtz’s solo shot to right.
Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post
