Colorado Rockies’ Carlos Gonzalez gestures as he crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, in Denver. The Colorado Rockies have lost five of their last eight home games.
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Colorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez was lifted from Tuesday night’s game because of inflammation in his right knee.
He said it wasn’t serious and that he did not expect to miss any games. Axford had been on the list earlier in the year when his two-year-old son was bitten by a rattle snake (His son has since recovered and is said to be doing well).
Forging the game’s third tie, Parker homered off Zimmerman to lead off the sixth but Washington went back in front in its next at bat on Taylor’s RBI single off reliever Justin Miller (1-2) who had put a runner in scoring position by issuing two walks.
Seven of the 10 batters walked by Colorado came around to score.
The shaggy-haired deGrom (12-6) gave up one run, five hits and a walk in 7 2-3 innings.
The Nationals drew three more walks – one intentional – that were issued by Tommy Kahnle, and benefited from a balk call on Scott Oberg while batting around in the eighth and tacking on four runs. He gave up two runs and four hits in six innings against the Mets and has given up eight total runs over his last three starts. Manager Matt Williams said Barrett was visiting with doctors and undergoing a round of tests to try to get a better handle on the problem.
While the outcomes of these appearances were good, Axford’s command issues started to slowly creep in.
BALTIMORE – Jacob deGrom took a four-hitter into the eighth inning, Curtis Granderson hit two solo homers and the New York Mets beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Escobar drove in a run with a single, as did shortstop Ian Desmond.
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Hale, who came off the disabled list following a left groin strain, made his first start for the Rockies since July 4 and struggled.
