DENVER -- Shortstop Trevor Story was back in the Rockies' starting lineup, batting fifth, for Monday night's game against the Phillies -- the opener of a crucial seven-game, regular-season-closing homestand -- after missing five games with right elbow soreness.
Story announced his return to the lineup against Philadelphia with a second-inning double that left his bat with an exit velocity of 110 mph, according to Statcast™. After striking out in the third inning, Story hit another laser double in the fourth that left the bat at 108 mph.
Story has risen to National League Most Valuable Player Award consideration by hitting .