John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Jordan Patterson (72) hits a fly to center field for a home run in the first inning off of Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters (14) hits a home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.- John Leyba, The Denver PostFans brave a bit of rain during the game between the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Jordan Patterson (72) slides at home for a score on a Colorado Rockies right fielder Mike Tauchman (80) hit to left field during the fourth inning as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal (9) watches the ball go over his head at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostGLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 27: Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) singles to center field during the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Camelback Ranch on February 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters (14) high fives Colorado Rockies shortstop Pat Valaika (74) after his three run home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies Mike Tauchman (80) reacts after dropping a popup fly down the left field line by Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Andrew Toles (60) during the fourth inning at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies relief pitcher Scott Oberg (45) delivers a itch during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (55) sits in the dugout during the first inning agains the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (55) looks for the sign from Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters (14) during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters (14) slaps hands with Colorado Rockies center fielder Chris Denorfia (15) after his home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostLos Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) delivers s pitch during the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostFans cant' make a play on a foul ball during the second inning with the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostLos Angeles Dodgers right fielder Andrew Toles (60) is tagged out by Colorado Rockies shortstop Cristhian Adames (18) on a attempted steal during the second inning at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman (34) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostLos Angeles Dodgers shortstop Charlie Culberson (6) is forced at second base as Colorado Rockies second baseman Alexi Amarista (2) throws to first for a double play during the third inning at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Jordan Patterson (72) high fives in the dugout after his home run in the first inning off of Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostLos Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) signs autographs for fans prior to their game agains the Colorado Rockies at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Colorado Rockies right fielder Jordan Patterson (72) hits a fly to center field for a home run in the first inning off of Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
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By Glen Barber | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Perhaps the Rockies should save some of their solid pitching for the real season.
A corps of seven pitchers controlled the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ offense in a 7-1 Cactus League victory here on a chilly, drizzly Monday afternoon Feb. 27, 2017. It continued a string of strong Colorado pitching performances early in spring training.
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