Rockies prevail in slugfest

6:57 PM, Sep 2, 2012   |    comments
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Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Chris Nelson smashed the go-ahead, three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies rallied for an 11-10 victory over the San Diego Padres in the finale of a three-game series at Coors Field.

Ramon Hernandez and Tyler Colvin each hit two-run homer, while Jordan Pacheco went 2-for-4 with two RBI and Dexter Fowler had a pair of RBI singles among his three hits for the Rockies, who won the final two games of this series.

Guillermo Moscoso (1-1) got the win after getting Chris Denorfia to line out for the last out of the seventh inning behind starter Jeff Francis, who lasted just 3 2/3 innings and allowed six runs -- five earned -- on 10 hits. Rafael Betancourt allowed three hits and a run in the ninth, but closed it out for his 27th save.

Chase Headley went 4-for-5 with a career-high six RBI and Alexi Amarista finished 5-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored for the Padres, who have lost three of their last five.

Brad Brach (1-4) took the loss after allowing two runs on two hits in one inning of relief behind starter Casey Kelly, who surrendered seven runs -- five earned -- on eight hits over 5 2/3 innings.

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