Rockies left-hander Greg Smith impressive in five-inning outing, a 10-4 win over Athletics
By APFriday, March 19, 2010
Rockies’ Smith impressive in five-inning outing
TUCSON, Ariz. — Greg Smith just wants to pitch.
His role with the Rockies still unsettled, Smith was impressive over five innings Friday as Colorado beat the Oakland Athletics 10-4.
Smith gave up three hits and a run while striking out six and walking one. he could end up starting in Triple-A or coming out of the bullpen because closer Huston Street is injured.
Melvin Mora hit a two-run double for the Rockies.
A’s starter Trevor Cahill allowed five hits and one run in five innings, throwing 68 pitches, 45 strikes, in his longest outing of the spring.
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