After getting dominated by ace Clayton Kershaw Monday night, the Rockies needed a stiff pick-me-up Tuesday afternoon.
Backup catcher Michael McKenry and first basemen Ben Paulsen delivered. The pair combined for four hits and four RBIs as the Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 in the first game of a doubleheader at Coors Field.
Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa worked through a temporary case of the yips to win his second game of the season, and closer John Axford picked up his 10th save.
McKenry — 2-for-4 with three RBIs — gave the Rockies a 3-2 lead with a two-run homer in the fourth off losing pitcher Ian Thomas, driving in Paulsen, who opened the inning with a double.