MILWAUKEE – Gerardo Parra played his 1,068th major league game on Wednesday, but this one was different than all the others before.
Parra, an outfielder, started at first base for the first time in Wednesday’s 7-1 loss to Milwaukee.
“I’m just trying to help the team,” Parra said. “It felt good. I don’t feel too bad at first base. I take ground balls before the games.”
Rockies starter Tyler Anderson took care of the first nine outs with six strikeouts and three fly balls. Parra got his first action at first in the fourth inning when Keon Broxton grounded to Nolan Arenado at third.