Colorado (26-41) at Chi White Sox (38-30)

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De La Rosa gets another start

Thomas Harding / MLB.com
One of Jorge De La Rosa's best starts of his career came while he was a member of the Royals last May 13 at U.S. Cellular Field. De La Rosa held the White Sox to one run and three hits in seven innings of an 11-1 victory.
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Rockies probable pitcher

Jorge De La Rosa

  • LHP
  • (1-3) 8.13 ERA
Rockies: The Rockies weren't sure who was going to start on Saturday after they optioned Glendon Rusch to Triple-A Colorado Springs last week. They ultimately decided on De La Rosa, who was moved to the bullpen after giving up seven runs on four hits in 3 1/3 innings against Philadelphia on May 27. He's made three relief appearances since the demotion, and has surrendered two earned runs on four hits in 4 2/3 innings. He pitched a perfect seventh inning on June 7.
  W-L ERA IP BB SO AVG
Career 16-26 6.06 301.2 173 222 .292
Season 1-3 8.13 27.2 14 26 .297
June 0-0 6.00 3.0 1 2 .273

Series at a Glance

Standings - 06/14/2008 W L PCT GB Home Away
Colorado Rockies (NL West) 26 41 .388 10.5 16-16 10-25
Chicago White Sox (AL Central) 38 30 .559 - 21-10 17-20
Stats - 06/14/2008 AVG R HR RBI SB SO ERA IP H BB SO
COL .256 284 56 273 53 475 4.83 604.0 636 256 398
CWS .257 316 86 309 23 401 3.37 608.2 560 193 474
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White Sox continue to roll at home

David Just / MLB.com
Just two weeks ago, the issue was whether or not the White Sox offense was strong enough to hold on to first place in the American League Central. After sweeping the Twins and Royals at home, those questions have been quieted.
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White Sox probable pitcher

John Danks

  • LHP
  • (4-4) 3.13 ERA
White Sox: Danks looked mortal Monday against the Twins, giving up four runs in a start for the first time since April 9. On the other hand, he made it through six innings -- something he hasn't done with any consistency this season. He walked three and struck out four and didn't factor in the decision. His results haven't wavered month-to-month, owning a 2-2 record in both April and May. He even allowed exactly 10 runs in each month.
  W-L ERA IP BB SO AVG
Career 10-17 4.68 213.2 77 164 .276
Season 4-4 3.13 74.2 23 55 .250
June 0-0 4.63 11.2 5 5 .298

Rockies hitters vs John Danks

  2008 2003-2007
Hitter AVG AB HR RBI AVG AB HR RBI
Atkins, Garrett - - - - .000 3 0 0
Barmes, Clint - - - - - - - -
Fowler, Dexter - - - - - - - -
Gomez, Hector - - - - - - - -
Gonzalez, Carlos - - - - - - - -
Hawpe, Brad - - - - .333 3 0 0
Helton, Todd - - - - .000 3 0 0
Iannetta, Chris - - - - .200 10 0 0
McKenry, Michael - - - - - - - -
Murton, Matt - - - - .500 2 0 0
Nelson, Chris - - - - - - - -
Smith, Seth - - - - .417 12 0 3
Spilborghs, Ryan - - - - .000 3 0 0
Stewart, Ian - - - - .100 10 0 0
Tulowitzki, Troy - - - - .429 7 1 2
Young, Eric - - - - - - - -

White Sox hitters vs Jorge De La Rosa

  2008 2003-2007
Hitter AVG AB HR RBI AVG AB HR RBI
Armstrong, Cole - - - - - - - -
Beckham, Gordon - - - - - - - -
De Aza, Alejandro - - - - - - - -
Flowers, Tyler - - - - - - - -
Gartrell, Stefan - - - - - - - -
Konerko, Paul - - - - .250 4 0 0
Kotsay, Mark - - - - - - - -
Lillibridge, Brent - - - - - - - -
Nix, Jayson - - - - - - - -
Pierzynski, A.J. - - - - .000 3 0 0
Quentin, Carlos - - - - .000 2 0 0
Ramirez, Alexei - - - - - - - -
Rios, Alex - - - - .333 3 0 2
Teahen, Mark - - - - .000 2 0 0
Viciedo, Dayan - - - - - - - -

Rox steal win in Chicago (27-41) (38-30)

Rockies 2, White Sox 0

Taveras swipes five

Thomas Harding / MLB.com
Willy Taveras stole five bases and spot-starting southpaw Jorge De La Rosa gave a strong five-inning performance in the Rockies' win over the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. Matt Holliday and Brad Hawpe each had two hits in the victory.

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Series at a Glance

 
Willy Taveras ran his season steal total to 29 Saturday. (Jerry Lai/AP)

Error costly

David Just / MLB.com
John Danks gave the White Sox six solid innings, but in the seventh, Paul Konerko couldn't grab a Willy Taveras grounder, allowing the game's first run, and Chicago went on to lose at U.S. Cellular Field. A.J. Pierzynski had two of the Sox three hits.
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Rockies 2, White Sox 0

ColoradoABRHRBIBBSOLOBAVG
Taveras, CF4020101.238
Spilborghs, DH5000035.290
Holliday, LF3020111.316
Helton, 1B4000024.289
Atkins, 3B4000003.309
Hawpe, RF4020001.249
Baker, 2B4110014.260
Torrealba, C3110000.234
Quintanilla, SS3010001.243
Totals342902720 

BATTING
2B: Taveras (9, Danks), Holliday (16, Danks), Baker (12, Dotel).
TB: Taveras 3; Holliday 3; Hawpe 2; Baker 2; Torrealba; Quintanilla.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Helton; Spilborghs 3; Baker 2; Hawpe.
S: Torrealba; Quintanilla.
GIDP: Spilborghs.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: Taveras 5 (29, 2nd base off Dotel/Pierzynski, 2nd base off Danks/Pierzynski, 3rd base off Danks/Pierzynski, 3rd base off Dotel/Pierzynski, 3rd base off Danks/Pierzynski).

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Torrealba-Baker, Quintanilla-Baker-Helton).
 
Chi White SoxABRHRBIBBSOLOBAVG
Cabrera, SS4000022.259
Pierzynski, C4020000.302
Quentin, LF4000032.271
Konerko, 1B3000101.215
Dye, DH4000022.280
Swisher, RF2000120.217
Crede, 3B2000001.275
Anderson, B, CF3010011.258
Uribe, 2B2000011.197
  a-Thome, PH0000000.218
  1-Ramirez, PR-2B0000000.287
Totals2803021110 

a-Hit by pitch for Uribe in the 8th.
1-Ran for Thome in the 8th.

BATTING
TB: Pierzynski 2; Anderson, B.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Cabrera.
GIDP: Cabrera.
Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING
SB: Anderson, B (2, 2nd base off De La Rosa/Torrealba).
CS: Crede (3, 2nd base by De La Rosa/Torrealba).

FIELDING
E: Konerko (5, fielding), Masset (1, throw).
DP: (Cabrera-Konerko).
 
ColoradoIPHRERBBSOHRERA
De La Rosa 5.01001806.89
Grilli (W, 2-1)1.21001203.03
Buchholz (H, 12)1.10000001.56
Fuentes (S, 10)1.01000102.28
 
Chi White SoxIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Danks 6.05001602.90
Dotel (L, 3-4)1.01101102.87
Logan 0.21000001.88
Masset 1.12100003.45

Dotel pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

WP: Danks 2.
HBP: Crede (by De La Rosa), Thome (by Buchholz).
Pitches-strikes: De La Rosa 79-52, Grilli 30-17, Buchholz 12-7, Fuentes 16-11, Danks 105-65, Dotel 25-14, Logan 9-7, Masset 9-6.
Groundouts-flyouts: De La Rosa 3-3, Grilli 2-1, Buchholz 2-2, Fuentes 0-2, Danks 8-4, Dotel 2-0, Logan 0-2, Masset 4-0.
Batters faced: De La Rosa 17, Grilli 7, Buchholz 4, Fuentes 4, Danks 24, Dotel 6, Logan 3, Masset 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Buchholz 1-0, Logan 1-0, Masset 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Joe West. 1B: Ed Rapuano. 2B: Ed Hickox. 3B: James Hoye.
Weather: 80 degrees, clear.
Wind: 10 mph, R to L.
T: 2:56.
Att: 35,663.
June 14, 2008

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