Nolan Arenado‘s run-scoring double in the Rockies’ home-opener Friday afternoon gave him at least a hit in the first five games this season. Then he hit a wall.
The all-star third baseman struck out in his next three at-bats, flashing some frustration. Up until then, he hadn’t struck out this season. His plate discipline sets up his power.
After taking a walk in the early innings Thursday at Milwaukee, he forced Brewers reliever Neftali Feliz to pitch in the strike zone in the ninth inning. Arenado turned it into a go-ahead solo home run to deep left-center field.