Pirates down Rockies to split doubleheader

6:48 PM, Apr 25, 2012   |    comments
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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Charlie Morton tossed seven solid frames, while Garrett Jones had three hits, including a two-run home run, as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Colorado Rockies, 5-1, in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

The Rockies took the twinbill opener, 2-1.

Morton (1-1) allowed one run on six hits and one walk and Pedro Alvarez smacked a solo shot in a five-run fifth inning for the Pirates, who took 2- of-3 in the three-game set.

Ramon Hernandez belted a solo homer to account for Colorado's lone run.

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