Unlike Ubaldo Jimenez's complete-game performance Tuesday night, Glendon Rusch's victory Wednesday afternoon wasn't pretty, powerful or jaw-dropping. But it was sorely needed for a team struggling to put together a consistent rotation for a second-half run. "It was definitely a struggle, but our bullpen was sensational today," said Rusch, who allowed three runs on seven hits in five innings. He has won three straight for the Rockies, his first three-game winning streak since pitching for the Cubs in 2005. "He bent today but he didn't break," Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said. "He wasn't real efficient with his pitches. The ball was up more than it has been. That being said, he found a way to stay away from the home run. He gave us a shot in the arm when we needed it." Baker's cookin'. Jeff Baker is firmly entrenched as the...
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