Rockies win again... by stealing home

[Auggie]

mlb.com

DENVER -- Rockies pinch-runner Chris Nelson stole home off Reds reliever Nick Masset to score the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, completing a 6-5 comeback Colorado victory on Thursday afternoon at Coors Field.

Nelson, in to run for first baseman Jason Giambi, caught Masset off-guard as catcher Miguel Olivo stood in at the plate. The pitcher stepped off the rubber, spun toward second base and never had a play on the speedy Nelson.

It was the first time Nelson, who spent nearly the entire season with Triple-A Colorado Springs, stole a base in his career, and the 15th time in franchise history a Rockies runner stole home.

Closer Huston Street pitched a scoreless ninth, ensuring the Rockies of their seventh straight win and a four-game sweep against the first-place Reds.

LINK: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100909&content_id=14485576&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

I picked these guys to win the division back in April. I still believe they will.

[JTG of the PRB]

1. That might have been the easiest steal of home I've ever seen.

The pitcher thought the runner on first was trying to steal even as Nelson was charging toward home, turned to first, and by the time he realized his error Nelson was about to dive toward home. Quite a comeback, I'd have to say. It's so much fun watching the Rockies late in the season these days!

[JonLP24]

2. I hope so

I really thought the Rock Show was out of it after San Francisco series and that Philly game. Nice job to sweep both San Diego and Cincinnati for 7 straight much needed wins. :bounce:

[El Supremo]

3. Now can San Diego and Frisco please lose some games?

They are playing each other tonight? Shoot!

[El Supremo]

4. Let's see. If the Gnats win three out of four from the Pads....

[madinmaryland]

5. Uhhh...Really??...