PITTSBURGH — The Rockies waded into the fountain of youth Wednesday night and came away with an important victory.
Behind a bounce-back start from rookie starter German Marquez and a career-high four hits from speedy rookie outfielder Raimel Tapia, the Rockies beat Pittsburgh 5-1 to snuff out a three-game losing streak.
The Rockies (42-26) finished their seven-game road trip 4-3 and begin a seven-game homestand Thursday at Coors Field against San Francisco.
An assist goes to left-handed reliever Jake McGee, who inherited a one-out bases loaded mess from Adam Ottavino in the seventh and bailed him out.