The Colorado Springs Gazette

COLORADO 9, SAN FRANCISCO 5

WHAT HAPPENED: The Rockies scored three runs apiece in the third and fifth inning as part of an offensive outburst to down the Giants and open up a chance for their first division series win of the year at Coors Field.

ON THE MOUND: Brent Suter served as the opener in Saturday’s bullpen game and allowed two earned runs in his two innings. He also walked a pair and struck out one. Karl Kauffmann, who was recalled before the game, threw his own four innings as the second leg and allowed an unearned run. He struck out four. Evan Justice and Gavin Hollowell combined to close out the final three innings.

AT THE PLATE: Ezequiel Tovar set a new career high with four runs driven in, thanks in large part to his three-run triple in the third inning. It was his fourth triple this year and he went 3-for-5 in the win. Brenton Doyle had a pair of hits and scored each time. Austin Wynns’ double in the seventh scored two runs. The Rockies walked seven times — their most since Aug. 19. Harold Castro led the team with three free passes.

WHAT’S NEXT: San Francisco Giants (LHP Sean Manaea, 5-6) at Colorado Rockies (RHP Chris Flexen, 1-7) at 1:10 p.m. Sunday at Coors Field (AT&T SportsNet).

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