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Rangers Amass 16 Hits in 10-0 Beat-Down of Rockies
Rocker allowed no runs in 7 2/3 innings, and Texas piled up a season-high 16 hits behind Nimmo’s two-run homer.
The Texas Rangers shut out the Colorado Rockies 10-0 on Tuesday at Coors Field in Denver, with right-hander Kumar Rocker delivering a dominant pitching performance.
Colorado opener Sammy Peralta allowed two runs in his first career start, while the Rockies' pitching staff surrendered a season-high 16 hits to the Rangers.
Brandon Nimmo hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs on three hits, while Rocker struck out seven batters over a career-high 7 2/3 innings.
Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle left the game with a left-side contusion, while catcher Brett Sullivan pitched a scoreless ninth inning in a rare appearance.
Texas RHP Jack Leiter will face Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland on Wednesday afternoon at Coors Field to conclude the three-game series.
Kumar Rocker released 7 2/3 innings, most of his career, Brandon Nimmo connected a home run and the Texas Rangers overwhelmed the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday 10-0.