Carlos Gonzalez hit a three-run homer to break a scoreless tie in the sixth inning, Chad Bettis threw efficiently into the seventh and the Colorado Rockies beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3 on Thursday night. Gonzalez lined a 97 mph fastball from Mike Foltynewicz (3-4) over the fence in right-center. It was Gonzalez's 20th homer of the season and first since participating in the All-Star Home Run Derby. Bettis (8-6) allowed one run over 6 2-3 innings. He was cruising through Atlanta's lineup until hitting a bump in the seventh when he gave up an RBI double to A.J. Pierzynski.Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez celebrates a three run home run hit off Atlanta Braves starting...
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