2013 – The Rockies continue to surprise, today beating the Braves, owners of the major leagues’ best record, with a 12-inning, 6 – 5 win. The Rockies rally to tie the game against closer Craig Kimbrel on Dexter Fowler’s two-out double in the bottom of the 9th, and Yorvit Torrealba, playing 1B because the Rox have used all of their substitutes, drives in Wilin Rosario with a single off Luis Ayala with two outs in the bottom of the 12th to end the game.

 

On April 24, 2013 — 2013 – The Rockies continue to surprise, today beating the Braves, owners of the major leagues’ best record, with a 12-inning, 6 – 5 win. The Rockies rally to tie the game against closer Craig Kimbrel on Dexter Fowler’s two-out double in the bottom of the 9th, and Yorvit Torrealba, playing 1B because the Rox have used all of their substitutes, drives in Wilin Rosario with a single off Luis Ayala with two outs in the bottom of the 12th to end the game.

 

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