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Rockies hold Padres to five hits; Koshansky's homer just enough

Associated Press

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

DENVER -- Joe Koshansky made the most of some rare playing time Wednesday. Koshansky homered and five Colorado Rockies pitchers combined for a five-hitter in a 1-0 win over the San Diego Padres. Koshansky, who clubbed 31 homers in Triple-A this season, has backed up Garrett Atkins at first base since being called up on Sept. 2. Wednesday was his first start, and he responded with a 2-for-4 day at the plate. "The situation he's in right now, he hasn't accepted it, but he understands it," manag ...

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