The Colorado Rockies have been a major failure by anyone's definition. They have disappointed in nearly every aspect of the game.However, as they look forward to the All-Star break, the Rockies are in desperate need of a few wins to at least hold a whisper of a chance in the National League West race. They already may have played themselves out of the race, but they can ensure that with a series loss in Washington.On Friday though, the Rockies showed some fight. Jason Hammel, one of several Rockies pitchers who simply hasn't looked like himself lately, pitched extremely well.Sporting a new approach on the mound, raising his hands above his head on the turn out of the windup, the lanky right hander threw 6-1/3 innings, giving up five hits and two runs. He walked two and struck out three.With both Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki out due to injury, it really wasn't a huge surprise to many people that the Rockies left Atlanta without a win. The Braves pitching staff is t...
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