The Rockies talked a good game before hosting the Twins Friday night at Coors Field. Phrases like “fresh start” and “new beginning” were bandied about.
Then the Rockies went out and beat the Twins, 6-4, in their first game after the All-Star break. Left fielder Jordan Beck opened up the second half in spectacular fashion.
Beck, 24, came up a double short of becoming the 10th Rockies player to hit for the cycle. He had a chance to complete the feat in the eighth but was called out on strikes.
Beck hit an RBI triple off Minnesota starter Chris Paddock in Colorado’s four-run first inning, just past diving right fielder Willi Castro.