When it comes to Clint Barmes, Rockies manager Jim Tracy continues to preach patience. He has maintained that the second baseman will hit and that his glove is too valuable to sit. Barmes, using a closed stance, rewarded the faith with a two-run double in the second inning Monday night. He’s 6-for-17 with runners in scoring position.
Off the target.
Opponents have swiped four consecutive bases against Rockies catcher Miguel Olivo, who committed his first error of 2010 when he rifled a ball into center field as the Padres’ Tony Gwynn Jr. slid into second.
Back in lineup.
Rockies outfielder Seth Smith made his first start since last Wednesday, hitting leadoff for the third time. He has just one hit on the road this season.
Troy E. Renck, The Denver Post
