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The Denver Post - Atkins, Hawpe remain wildly inconsistent

Ben Maller's Sports Rumors & Notes found this 5/21/2007 on denverpost.com

Rockies manager Clint Hurdle likes to say baseball is a game devoid of sympathy. Considering the 180-degree turn of events experienced by Garrett Atkins and Brad Hawpe, that's certainly apropos. Saturday night, Atkins hit a three-run homer and Hawpe a two-run shot in Colorado's 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals. But Sunday, in the Royals' 10-5, 12-inning victory, Atkins struck out with ...