Article: Barmes ends slump with record

DENVER - Clint Barmes ended his hitting slump by tying a Colorado record.

Barmes, just 6-for-51 (.118) in his previous 13 games, was 3-for- 5 in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to St. Louis with two runs scored and two RBIs. He doubled three times by the fourth inning, becoming the 25th Rockie to have three doubles in a game.

Before the game, Barmes was hitting .318, the 10th-best average in the National League. The 26-year-old shortstop said he remains confident, while admitting he's suffering some growing pains.

"Probably my biggest adjustment is being patient," Barmes said. "When I was in a groove, I expanded my strike zone and now that I'm not hitting, I'm getting myself out on bad pitches, so ...

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