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 The most encouraging aspect of the win for Colorado (8-5) was the
performance of right-hander Jordan Lyles, who allowed an unearned
run and four hits through seven innings after struggling in his
first two starts.
Meanwhile, the bullpen issues continued for Cincinnati (6-7), which
rallied to tie the score in the sixth only to see the Rockies erupt
for four runs in the eighth.
After turning in several fine defensive plays, a Rockies error
contributed to Cincinnati's first run in the sixth.
Jordan Pacheco initially was held up at third trying to score from
first on Jay Bruce's double, but he scampered when left fielder
Gerardo Parra delivered a poor throw to the infield, tying the score
1-1.
 But, Lyles (1-1) capped his stellar night with a 1-2-3 seventh.
The magnificent start to Story's career continued Monday when he
launched the first pitch from Ross Ohlendorf (2-2) deep to center
with two outs in the eighth to put Colorado ahead 2-1.
Paulsen's three-run home run three batters later off Jumbo Diaz
capped the scoring for the Rockies.
Lyles pitched well in the early innings in each of his first two
starts. It was more of the same Monday night when he retired the
first six batters.
Colorado scratched across a run in the second inning when Nolan
Arenado singled and scored on a groundout.
Story doubled over Billy Hamilton's head in center for one of only
two hits Dan Straily gave up through five innings. He fanned the
side in the fourth.
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Lyles gave up only one hit through four innings. He retired the Reds
in order in the fourth, an inning in which he has struggled in the
past.
The Rockies' defense picked up Lyles in the fifth.
Jay Bruce doubled off the left-center-field wall but left fielder
Gerardo Parra threw him out trying to reach third.
Arenado then made a diving grab on Adam Duvall's hard-hit liner.
NOTES: Reds rehabbing RHPs Homer Bailey and Anthony DeSclafani threw
on Monday. Bailey threw 40 pitches without issue and is expected to
make at least three rehab starts for Triple-A Louisville. DeSclafani
threw two sets of 20 pitches to hitters on the field and will make
two rehab appearances to get him stretched out to 80 pitches. ...
Rockies 2B DJ LeMahieu was out of the lineup Monday night but
available to pinch hit. He's been dealing with groin tightness.
Christhian Adames started at 2B. ... LHP Jon Gray joined the Rockies
in Cincinnati, where he plans to throw a side session on Tuesday.
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