Marquez, Rockies Beat Pirates After Benches Empty

DENVER (AP) – In the midst of a dominating outing, German Marquez had one wayward pitch that fueled a near brawl.
Marquez matched a career best with nine strikeouts in seven solid innings and also became the latest Rockies pitcher to hit a Pirates batter with a pitch as Colorado beat Pittsburgh 7-3 on Saturday night.
Tempers flair between the Colorado Rockies and the Pittsburgh Pirates as both benches clear in the sixth inning at Coors Field on July 22, 2017. (credit: Matthew Stockman/Gett