Nolan Arenado has his sights set on hitting 40 homers for the third time in his career. On Tuesday night he hit his 38th against Cardinals right-hander Michael Wacha. If he’s able to make the 40 homer club, it would be the first time since the 2016 season when he hit 41 dingers.
The mammoth and bounced deep on the concourse behind the left field bleachers at Coors Field.
In a down season for the Rockies, it’s been nice for fans at 20th and Blake get watch Arenado in the prime of his career.
Along with his powerful bat, you can pencil him in for his seventh Gold Glove this year.
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What’s on Tap?
- Rockies: St. Louis Cardinals, 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, ATTRM |
- Rapids: L.A. Galaxy, 7 p.m. Wednesday, ALT |
- Rockies: St. Louis Cardinals, 1:10 p.m. Thursday, ATTRM |
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Scoreboard
MLB: Rockies 2, Cardinals 1
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Must-Read
Kiszla: After hope for Broncos’ season gets lost in the Black Hole, itap time to face reality: Tank for Tua!
Can we skip ahead to the part when John Elway must decide among QBs Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert or Jake Fromm in the 2020 NFL draft? Read more…
Rockies Mailbag: Colorado’s bad record doesn’t trump the “experience” of Coors Field
Despite the Rockies’ terrible record (60-84, 34-35 at home and on pace for a 68-94 season) and some truly ugly baseball, the Rockies are on pace to draw more than 3 million fans to Coors Field this year. Read more…
CU Buffs defensive coordinator Tyson Summers can already smell what Air Force is cooking
The last time the first-year Buffaloes play-caller faced Air Force, his defense forced two turnovers and came away with a 15-point win. But they also gave up 269 yards on the ground. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Kiszla vs. O’Halloran: Did punting preseason doom Broncos to defeat in Oakland?
+ Bud Black on Trevor Story’s Gold Glove candidacy: “I would be really surprised if he’s not the winner.”
+ Rating the Broncos: All phases a step behind Oakland in opening-night defeat
+ Vic Fangio laments lost chances in the red zone
+ Mel Tucker: I don’t expect a Nebraska hangover for CU Buffs
+ Nikola Jokic, Serbia see gold-medal hopes dashed by Argentina in FIBA World Cup
+ Antonio Brown accused of rape by former trainer, says it was “a consensual personal relationship”
+ Jets acquire WR Demaryius Thomas from Patriots for draft pick, AP sources say
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By The Numbers
Ep. 87
Broncos podcast: What led to Denver’s demise in season-opening loss at Raiders
In the latest First-and-Orange podcast episode, Broncos beat writers Ryan O’Halloran and Kyle Fredrickson examine Denver’s 24-16 loss at Oakland in the regular season opener. Read more…
Parting Shot
Broncos’ DaeSean Hamilton reacts to critical dropped touchdown: “No doubt in my mind I catch that and we win the game”
Wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton set a personal 24-hour clock late Monday night for time allowed to reflect on his glaring mistake in the Broncos’ loss at the Raiders. Read more…
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