Rockies' C.J. Cron exits game against Phillies due to back spasms, likely headed to IL

Colorado Rockies' C.J. Cron hits a ground ball with the bases loaded to allow in two runs on a throwing error by Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) — Colorado Rockies’ C.J. Cron hits a ground ball with the bases loaded to allow in two runs on a throwing error by Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

By Kyle Newman | knewman@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: May 14, 2023 at 2:18 PM MDT | UPDATED: May 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM MDT

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Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron exited Sunday's game against Philadelphia in the third inning after popping up to second base.

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Rockies’ C.J. Cron exits game against Phillies due to back spasms, likely headed to injured list

Cron was immediately replaced at first base by Mike Moustakas

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