Colorado’s bats weren’t exactly on fire, but they did just enough to back up Germán Márquez’s dominant start and collect the 1-0 victory over the Twins on Friday.
Defensive power plays
Colorado’s defense has had its fair share of troubles this season, but they were out to prove something on Friday evening. It started early in the game when, in the bottom of the first inning, Max Kepler took his at-bat with one out and a runner on first. Kepler then sent a ball down the right field line that was snagged by a leaping C.J. Cron, saving a double and a potential run for the Rockies.