Todd Helton admitted his back is sore and stiff, robbing him of strength in his legs. It has been bothering him to varying degrees since he took batting practice Monday in San Diego.
“It feels about the same as it did (Monday). I am not concerned yet,” said Helton, who has started just two games since Sunday. “I could wake up tomorrow and feel brand new.”
Melvin Mora was used as a defensive replacement in the eighth, an indication that Helton wasn’t available.
Reliable Belisle.
Matt Belisle recorded five outs in relief of Jhoulys Chacin. The reliever has allowed just one earned run in his last 11 2/3 innings.
Catch a wave.
Catcher Miguel Olivo extended his season-high hit streak to nine games with a second-inning double. He added a single in the fourth.
