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Nolan Jones, Rockies aim for another win vs. Nationals

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones is heading into the late phases of a. frustrating season marked by several injuries. Finally healthy, Jones is. excited to complete the season in a favorable way.

Jones figures prominently in the long-term strategies of the Rockies, who continue. a three-game series versus the host Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

In his first video game back from the hurt list, the 26-year-old Pennsylvania. native played a crucial role in the Rockies' 3-1 win on Tuesday. He provided an. RBI single and made a sliding catch in left field to keep a run from scoring.

I make sure he feels excellent about tonight, Colorado supervisor Bud Black stated. It's. been awhile for him to make a huge contribution both methods. That was a success. for us. Then a nice catch there.

Colorado, which has actually won 3 of its previous four games, is happy to have Jones. back in the lineup. He has actually missed out on comprehensive time with back injuries and a left. knee injury, and he is hitting.204 in 50 video games this season.

This is not what I wanted this year to look like, Jones stated. I wanted to. be out there with (teammate) Brenton Doyle each and every single day, locating. balls and hitting 20 to 30 homers like he is. And do I see myself doing that. next year? I do.

The Rockies held Washington to five hits on Tuesday, sending the Nationals to. their fifth loss in 6 games.

We have actually simply got to be able to make in-game changes, Nationals manager. Dave Martinez stated. After your first at-bat, attempt to find out what he's. going to do and make changes.

Wednesday's pitching matchup includes a set of novices as Washington. left-hander Mitchell Parker (6-7, 4.44 AGE) deals with Colorado right-hander Tanner. Gordon (0-4, 7.00).

Parker, 24, is seeking to recuperate after giving up nine runs on 10 hits. over three-plus innings in a 13-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on. Thursday.

Whatever avoided (Parker) a little bit, Martinez said. However he's a. kid that, I saw him at the end there. You might tell he was a little bit. frustrated, however I know that he'll get back on his regular and be ready to go. once again when it's his turn to pitch.

Parker is 4-2 with a 3.00 ERA in 10 home starts this season compared to 2-5. with a 5.98 mark in 12 outings away from Nationals Park.

He will be dealing with the Rockies for the second time this season after enabling. four runs over six innings in a no-decision on June 22 in Denver.

Gordon, 26, began on Aug. 14 against the Arizona Diamondbacks and was pulled. before completing the first inning. He allowed four runs (three made) on. 3 hits with two strolls while tape-recording just 2 outs.

Gordon, who had enabled an overall of three stumble upon 11 innings in his. previous 2 starts, is set to make his very first profession look against. Washington.

The Rockies are keeping an eye on the status of closer Victor Vodnik, who was. not available on Tuesday due to an aching right (pitching) shoulder.

-- Field Level Media

(source: Reuters)