Cook Throws 4-Hitter and Rockies Top Padres

 
DENVER -- Aaron Cook tossed a five-hitter for the first shutout of his career, and the Colorado Rockies ended an eight-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. [link]

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