Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hitting streak reaches five games Tapia will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter and will bat leadoff Wednesday against the Giants, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Tapia looks to be firmly locked in as the Rockies' table setter at this point, as he'll be occupying the top spot in the lineup for the 12th spot in 13 games. He enters Wednesday's series finale with a five-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 7-for-20 with three RBI and two runs.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rockies take 3-game losing streak into matchup with Giants
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Murphy's pinch RBI single lifts Rockies past San Diego 4-3
Pinch-hitter Daniel Murphy hit a one-out RBI single in the ninth inning, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 win over the San Diego PadresAUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees beat Mets 2-1 to stop 7-game slide
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
France drives in 4 as Padres rally past Rockies
Ty France had four RBIs and the San Diego Padres posted another comeback victory, overcoming an early four-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-4AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hitting leadoff Tapia (elbow) is starting in left field and hitting leadoff Thursday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Tapia has been cleared to rejoin the lineup for Thursday's series finale after missing Wednesday's game with an elbow injury. Over his past 10 games, Tapia is 12-for-36 with three stolen bases and an 8:4 BB:K.
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rockies withstand Arizona's rally in 9th, hold on to win 8-7
Charlie Blackmon hit a grand slam to help Colorado build a big lead and the Rockies held on during a tense ninth inning to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out with elbow bruise Tapia was a late scratch Wednesday against the Diamondbacks due to a right elbow contusion.
Impact The 26-year-old was slated to bat leadoff and start in left field, and it remains unclear when he picked up the elbow injury. Tapia should be considered day-to-day until the team provides more information on the injury. Sam Hilliard will start in left field in his place.
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs fourth steal Tapia went 3-for-5 with an RBI single and a stolen base in Monday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact All three of Tapia's hits were singles, and none were bigger than the one in the fifth inning that scored Tony Wolters for the go-ahead run. Tapia then stole second base, but failed to score in that same inning. The outfielder is slashing .306/.397/.355 with four steals, seven RBI and nine runs scored in 21 contests this year.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rockies snap 7-game losing skid with 3-2 win over D-backs
Rookie Ryan Castellani threw six strong innings, Trevor Story hit his ninth homer of the season and the Colorado Rockies snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Arizona D...AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Báez homers twice, Cubs top Tigers 9-3 for 11,000th victory
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches third steal Tapia went 0-for-3 with a stolen base and a walk in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Dodgers.
Impact Tapia walked and stole second in the first inning, but he wasn't able to score, and he didn't get back on base. The left fielder is slashing .288/.397/.346 with three steals, six RBI and nine runs scored in 63 plate appearances. He's shown improved plate discipline this year, cutting his strikeout rate from 22.4 percent in 2019 to 17.4 percent in 2020. He's also boosted his walk rate from 4.7 percent (2019) to 15.9 percent (2020).
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Buehler strikes out 11, Dodgers beat Rox 5-1 for 20th win
Walker Buehler struck out 11 over six sharp innings in his best outing of the shortened season, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers past the slumping Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Friday nig...AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playing time on rise Tapia will start in left field and bat leadoff Thursday against the Astros, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.
Impact Tapia will pick up his ninth consecutive start Thursday after going 11-for-27 (.407 average) with six runs, five RBI and two stolen bases over the prior eight games. With David Dahl (back) moving to the injured list Wednesday, Tapia looks like he'll at least have a clear path to a large-side platoon role in the short term.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Astros top Rockies 2-1 in 11; Greinke, Senzatela fine thru 9
Myles Straw’s RBI single with one out in the 11th inning lifted the Houston Astros over the Colorado Rockies 2-1 and extended their winning streak to a season-high six gamesAUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swipes bag in loss Tapia went 0-for-3 with a stolen base and a walk in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Astros.
Impact Tapia drew a walk in the second inning and then stole second. That was his second stolen base of the year. For the season, Tapia is slashing .278/.341/.361 with four RBI and seven runs scored in 41 plate appearances.
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gray strikes out 7 as Rockies beat Rangers 10-6
Jon Gray struck out seven over a season-high seven solid innings and was backed by a 14-hit attack as the Colorado Rockies beat the Texas Rangers 10-6AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gibson, Dietrich lead Rangers to a 6-4 win over Rockies
Kyle Gibson pitched into the seventh inning on the way to his first win with Texas and newly signed Derek Dietrich hit a two-out, three-run home run in the eighth as the Rangers be...AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Receives starting nod Saturday Tapia will start in left field and bat seventh for the Rockies on Saturday night against the Rangers.
Impact Tapia failed to record a hit Friday night against potential Cy Young candidate Lance Lynn but will get another start Saturday. The 26-year-old outfielder will be making his fourth start in five games and appears to be resurging a bit at the plate with five hits over his last 10 at-bats.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Knocks in pair Tapia went 3-for-4 with a two-RBI double, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Tapia got aboard with a single and stole second in the third inning, but couldn't come around to score. He made a bigger contribution in the Rockies' six-run eighth inning, plating two with a double before scoring what would be the decisive run of the game on a Tony Wolters single. The 26-yea-rold Tapia now has a steal, three RBI, three runs scored and a .250 batting average across 22 plate appearances.
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shaw, Blue Jays beat Marlins 5-4 in MLB's return to Buffalo
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains on bench Tapia is not starting Tuesday against the Giants.
Impact Tapia has now started just four of the Rockies' first 10 games and has been on the bench for four straight, with Matt Kemp serving as the designated hitter each time. Tapia has just two hits on the season, which hardly helps his case for regular at-bats.
AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out again Monday Tapia is not in the lineup Monday against the Giants.
Impact Tapia will take a seat for the fourth time in the past five games as he's been in a slump to begin the year. Matt Kemp will once again serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh Monday.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
On bench again Sunday Tapia is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Padres.
Impact Tapia hits the bench for the third time in the last four games as he is 2-for-13 to begin the season. Matt Kemp will serve as the designated hitter Sunday and could seize the everyday role if he continues his strong start.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
