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Found August 25, 2012 on Rockies Review: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Drew Pomeranz,  Ubaldo Jimenez,  Josh Roenicke,  Matt Belisle
TEAMS: Colorado Rockies,  Chicago Cubs,  Cleveland Indians
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Despite Friday's struggles, Belisle has been huge for the Rockies.Don't dust off the parade confetti just yet.The Colorado Rockies couldn't hold a 3-0 early lead over the Chicago Cubs. They were plagued by poor work from the bullpen, and the sloppy defensive play that Rockies fans have become accustomed to in the 2012 season.Starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz continues to show flashes of why he was so highly thought of when the Rockies sent Ubaldo Jimenez to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for the lefty as the centerpiece of the deal. He went five strong innings, giving up just two hits. However, both of those hits were solo home runs, helping the Cubs chip away at the 3-0 deficit before his departure. In 72 pitches, Pomeranz threw 43 strikes, a step in the right direction.Pomeranz left the game with a 3-2 lead, and a chance to win his second game of the season. However, an area of strength for the Rockies all season long finally failed them.After Josh Roenicke continued h...
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