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Rockies Recap: Pat Valaika, making strong bid for roster, hits fourth home run

Rockies 11, Ranger 10
Friday at Salt River Fields, Scottsdale, Ariz.

On the mound: Kyle Freeland was scratched because of a stomach bug that has swept through the clubhouse, so right-handed prospect Rico Garcia got the start. Garcia worked out of jams in the first and second inning but ran into big trouble in the third, giving up a single and two walks before Elvis Andrus hit a grand slam to deep center. … Right-hander Yency Almonte also struggled, getting ripped for three runs on four hits. … Sidearm righty Justin Lawrence (1.