PHILADELPHIA — Tyler Anderson looks as if he has turned the corner. If he has, the Rockies’ rotation is going to be stronger going forward.
The left-hander pitched seven-plus innings Thursday in the Rockies’ 2-1, 11-inning loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He allowed only a homer to Tommy Joseph and struck out seven while giving up only two walks.
“I think Tyler has been the aggressor lately,” manager Bud Black said. “We’ve talked about the pitching principles: getting ahead in the count, first-pitch strikes and limiting the walks is all part of it.
“And I think his slider/cutter is much better.