Times wires
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Rockies 4, Pirates 1
DENVER — Jason Hammel shook off a leadoff home run to pitch seven strong innings and Chris Iannetta backed him with a three-run homer to lead the Rockies. Hammel allowed six hits, including Andrew McCutchen's eighth career homer to start the game. But Hammel kept the Pirates in check after that, striking out four and walking two. He also benefited from a Rockies defense that turned three double plays.