Fowler’s Sac Fly Lifts Rox Over Pirates-Daily Sports Update

The Colorado Rockies pulled out a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday night at Coors Field. Former Casper player Dexter Fowler with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 9th inning to drive in another former Casper player Willin Rosario for the game's winning run.

Rosario also had 2 hits in the game. The Rockies blew a 9th inning lead when the Pirates Pedro Alvarez hit a 3 run homer. The Rockies break a 2 game losing streak, and the Pirates have lost 3 of their last 4 games. The Rockies and Pirates continue the series tonight at Coors Field. Off the field, the Rockies have lost pitcher Juan Nicasio for the season due to knee surgery. He twisted his knee back on June 2nd fielding a ground ball. Nicasio was 2-3 in 11 starts this season. Also Rockies infielder and former Casper player Chris Nelson went to the hospital for tests for an irregular heartbeat. He was admitted just before last nights game and was hitting .256 with 5 home runs and 23 RBI's.

The Casper Cutthroats collegiate team will be in action Wednesday night at Lansing Field to take on Loveland in a doubleheader with the first game at 5pm. The Cutthroats game at Cheyenne on Monday night was rained out and will be made up Tuesday.

It's not everyday that you see an athlete with Olympic aspirations, but Casper has one in former Natrona stand-out Bailee Gibson. She competed in the Olympic Trials in both the shot and discus and made the finals in each event. Unfortunately, she will not be competing in London and now is gearing up for Brazil in 2016. Gibson won multiple state championships in the shot put and discus and owns the overall state records in both events. Gibson was in Casper over the weekend to help put on a throwing camp at Kelly Walsh High School. Gibson sat out a year at the University of Arizona due to a knee injury.

The National High School Finals Rodeo continues in Rock Springs. Its been a good start for the Wyoming cowboys and cowgirls. Teal Stoll of Pavillion currently leading the girls all-around. Gillette's Garrett Ford is currently 4th in the bareback in the first go round with a 65. The rodeo contines through Saturday.

Here's Tuesday's Daily Sports Update with Frank Gambino.