DENVER -- Rockies rookie left-handed pitcher Kyle Freeland isn't scheduled for his next start until Tuesday, which means he can celebrate two occasions Sunday: Mother's Day with his mom, Susan, and his 24th birthday.
And he'll do both in his hometown.
Freeland has had quite a few special occasions at home. The Denver native and Thomas Jefferson High School graduate received the honor of making his Major League debut -- in the home opener in front of the entire family on April 7. Freeland pitched out of first-inning trouble and held the Dodgers to one run and four hits in six innings of the Rockies' 2-1 victory.