Cook leads Rockies to 7-2 win over Reds

Aaron Cook didn't need a win over the Cincinnati Reds to make his latest homecoming memorable. The Colorado right-hander's wife, Holly, gave birth to their second son Thursday afternoon. Then Cook celebrated by going eight solid innings in the Rockies' 7-2 win over the Reds on Friday night. "This one will definitely stick out in my memory, once I sit back and take it all in," said Cook, who grew up in Hamilton, about 35 minutes north of Cincinnati. Brad Hawpe hit a two-run homer, Willy Taveras had three hits and three stolen bases and every Colorado starter had at least one hit as the Rockies won for the seventh time in eight games. Jeff Baker added a solo homer as the Rockies snapped a four-game road losing streak. Eight-pound, 3-ounce Colton was born Thursday about 1:30 p.m., giving dad plenty of time to rest before his... [read full story]