LOS ANGELES — Walt Weiss called it the best victory of his managing career — even if he was "brain dead" by the end.
The Rockies burned at both ends in a marathon, 16-inning, 5-4 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Dodgers. And Weiss used every trick — including putting a pitcher, Jason Gurka, in right field, "the best power shagger we have in batting practice," the manager said.
The victory — just the fourth time the Rockies have ever played 16 or more innings in one game — assured them of at least a .