(Denver Post file photo)
ROCKIES 6, ATHLETICS 2
At Salt River Fields
Scottsdale, Ariz. — There is usually something bothering Jorge De La Rosa at some point in spring training.
In past years, the Rockies’ left-hander worked through physical issues, especially tightness in his groin. Not this year.
De La Rosa, who paid special attention to improving his flexibility during the offseason, has bolted out of the gate like a thoroughbred. He had pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings over his first two appearances until Oakland’s Matt Chapman finally tagged him Tuesday afternoon, belting a two-run homer with two outs in the fourth.