Tulowitzki, Atkins help Rockies rout Astros, 11-5
Published 4/19/2008 at L.A. Times - Baseball News
* Colorado 11, at Houston 5: Troy Tulowitzki had two doubles and three RBIs, Garrett Atkins had an RBI single and a two-run homer and the Rockies won less than 20 hours after winning a 22-inning marathon in San Diego. The Rockies arrived in Houston about 8:30 a.m.
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