Rockies report: Fogg hurt

Pat Rooney, Special to the Rocky

Published July 23, 2008 at 8:28 p.m.

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Kip Wells' return to the Rockies rotation was apparently short-lived. The team is looking at a possible trade or tapping Colorado Springs to find a fifth starter next week when the team travels to Pittsburgh.

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Matt Holliday swings at a pitch from Dodgers reliever Chan Ho Park in the Rockies' 5-3 victory Wednesday at Coors Field. Holliday went 2-for-3.

He said it

"That is always the key in this ballpark. We know we have a great offense. Keep us in the game and we have a chance to win."

Glendon Rusch, left-hander, on the approach that led to the win Wednesday that improved his record to 3-1 since he joined the Rockies.

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The Rockies likely will not get a chance to take their hacks against former teammate Josh Fogg. At least not as soon as originally advertised.

The former Rockies right-hander, who was scheduled to start Friday's series opener, suffered a frightening injury Tuesday when he was struck by a line drive during batting practice.

Fogg suffered a gash near his upper lip that required 30 stitches and forced Reds manager Dusty Baker to shuffle his rotation.

Cincinnati has not announced its starter for Sunday's series finale, and if Fogg is feeling better, he still could get the call to face his former teammates.

The Reds also have an off day today, allowing breakout sensation Edinson Volquez to enjoy his normal amount of rest despite being moved up a slot to start Friday.

"Fogg was really good for us last year, so I don't want to face him," Rockies right fielder Brad Hawpe said. "I love 'Fogger.' He's a great teammate."

INTEREST IN ARROYO

Looking to add instead of subtract, the Rockies have shown interest in Cincinnati right-handed pitcher Bronson Arroyo to fill the vacancy in the rotation.

A key factor is that the multiyear contract Arroyo originally signed with the Reds is backloaded, and he is guaranteed $23 million during the next two seasons.

The Reds have indicated a willingness to pick up part of the salary if the teams could agree on the personnel.

ETC.

Clint Hurdle said the team would not announce its starting pitcher for Tuesday's game at Pittsburgh until after it arrives in Cincinnati. . . . Third baseman Ian Stewart continued his hot streak, going 2-for-3 with one RBI. Stewart has recorded at least one hit in all five games since he was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday, going 11-for-20 with 11 RBI. . . . Brad Hawpe went 2-for-4, improving his career batting average against the Dodgers to .359 (83-for-231). According to the Elias Sports Bureau, that is the second-best mark among all active players with at least 200 at-bats against Los Angeles, trailing only the Detroit Tigers' Gary Sheffield (.364). . . . Jeff Baker went 2-for-4, increasing his home hitting streak to 11 games. Baker hit .519 (14-for-27) with 10 runs during the seven-game homestand. . . . Scott Podsednik started in center field for the fifth time in 12 games and scored the Rockies' first run after a leadoff double. Podsednik went 7-for-13 during the homestand. . . . Glendon Rusch won for the first time in six starts against the Dodgers. He had a 14.21 ERA in 10 games against the Dodgers before Wednesday. He is 3-0 with a 3.24 ERA in his past three starts overall. . . . Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki went 0-for-4 after going 7-for-9 in the first two games of his return from the disabled list.

Staff writers Jack Etkin and Tracy Ringolsby contributed to this report.

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