At the beginning of the shortened season, Raimel Tapia and Sam Hilliard had their eyes on crucial roles in the Rockies outfield.
Neither held one down early on this summer, but with David Dahl (injured) and Garrett Hampson (day off) out of the lineup Thursday, they both had opportunities and took advantage in the 10-8 loss to the Astros.
For Tapia, who regained his starting spot during the Texas series last weekend, it meant a move up in the order to the leadoff spot for the first time this season.
He produced, too, hitting 1-for-2 with a run scored and walking a career-high four times.