Who would have thought that utility infielder Johnny Herrera would hit a home run before Carlos Gonzalez this season? But Herrera did exactly that. In the Rockies’ five-run second inning Wednesday night, Herrera hit a two-run homer into the bullpen beyond right-center field. The opposite-field shot was the fifth homer of Herrera’s career.
Hot Nelson. Chris Nelson is making the most of his status as the Rockies’ starting third baseman. He entered Wednesday’s game hitting .409 on the homestand (9-for-22) before promptly smacking doubles in the second and sixth innings. Nelson came around to score both times.
Helping himself. Starter Juan Nicasio drove a single up the middle in the sixth to score Nelson. It was the first RBI and the fourth hit of Nicasio’s young career.
Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post
