PHILADELPHIA -- It was fitting that Ian Desmond's two-run homer was the big hit in the Rockies' five-run fourth inning, which keyed a skid-stopping, 7-2 victory over the Phillies on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
Colorado had lost a season-high five straight games and nine of its previous 11 entering Wednesday. But the Rockies won with 11 hits and seven innings of six-hit, one-run ball from lefty Tyler Anderson (4-1). Desmond's season is a prime example that slumps come and go throughout the Major League season.
Desmond's 1-for-4 night left his season average at .