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Article: Rockies, Pirates split up on doubleheader day.(The Gazette)
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- May 13, 2004
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Byline: Frank Schwab
DENVER _ In a near-empty stadium Thursday, the Colorado Rockies put forth a vacant performance in the second game of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
After beating Pittsburgh 7-5 in the first game at Coors Field behind a solid performance by starting pitcher Shawn Estes, the Rockies' offense was silent in Game2 and their pitching gave up 21 hits in an 11-2 loss in the nightcap.
"We're getting basically what we ask for," Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said. "You can't sugarcoat it and you can't cosmetically dress it up a whole lot.
"When we're pitching well, we have a chance to win and we're winning ...