Huge 10th inning lifts Rockies over Tigers

11:19 PM, Jun 15, 2012   |    comments
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Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Wilin Rosario's 10th-inning chopper scored two runs and started a eight-run rally to give the Rockies a 12-4 win over the Detroit Tigers in the first game of a three-game set.

Chris Nelson drove in three runs on a triple and a home run for the Rockies, who snapped an eight-game losing streak with the win.

Carlos Gonzalez and Michael Cuddyer added back-to-back home runs in the 10th to cap off the Rockies' 10th-inning scoring barrage.

Jose Valverde (3-2) took the loss after allowing six runs -- two earned -- in the 10th inning on three hits and two walks.

Prince Fielder picked up two hits and knocked in a run for Detroit, which had won four of its previous five games.

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