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Rockies 3, Astros 2, Final - Apr. 19, 2008

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Game #17: Cook vs Rodriguez — Purple Row
Colorado Rockies at Houston Astros, 6:05 PM CDT — The Crawfish Boxes
Iannetta garners second straight start — Major League Baseball News 4/19/2008
Rockies manager Clint Hurdle went with backup catcher Chris Iannetta for the second straight game and third time in the last four for Saturday night's second game of three with the Astros.
Rockies to face a familiar foe in finale — Major League Baseball News 4/19/2008
Rockies manager Clint Hurdle admits warm feelings for Astros pitcher Shawn Chacon, even though he'll have to turn those off on Sunday afternoon when Chacon makes his first career start against the club that originally drafted him.
Cooper tweaks lineup to give it a jolt — Major League Baseball News 4/20/2008
Manager Cecil Cooper has been tweaking the lineup in an attempt to ignite a Houston offense which entered Saturday's game against Colorado ranked 29th among the 30 Major League teams in both hitting and on-base percentage.
Cook cradles lead in his second victory — Major League Baseball News 4/20/2008
Aaron Cook's consistent pitching -- and Ryan Spilborghs' sleight of hand -- lifted the Rockies to a 3-2 victory over the Astros at Minute Maid Park on Saturday night before 34,540.
Aaron Cook's strong outing helps Rockies climb over .500 — Boston.com -- Baseball News 4/20/2008
Brad Hawpe singled in the go-ahead run in the fifth, Aaron Cook pitched seven strong innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 3-2 on Saturday night.
Rockies win, climb above .500 mark (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 4/20/2008
Brad Hawpe singled in the go-ahead run in the fifth, Aaron Cook pitched seven strong innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 3-2 on Saturday night. The Rockies have won four straight and eight of 11. They climbed over the .500 ...
Braves Pitcher Hampton Still Has Doubts — Wash Post MLB 4/20/2008
Mike Hampton is still a bit timid about his long-delayed comeback as he readies for his first game action since 2005.