The Los Angeles Dodgers allowed three home runs and committed a season-high four errors Friday night in their 13-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies, the fifth straight defeat by the Dodgers.
Chris Capuano took the loss for the Dodgers, allowing seven runs, four earned, in his 5 1/3 innings. Capuano (7-2) walked four and struck out three.
The Rockies, who designated Jamie Moyer for assignment earlier in the week, were forced to use a bullpen game on Friday. Josh Outman was stretched out from his normal relief role and pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings. Wilin Rosario, Chris Nelson, and Michael Cuddyer all homered for the Rockies in the win.
Alex Castellanos made his first major league start on Friday and went 2-for-3 with two RBI. His fourth inning triple was his first major league hit.
Tony Gwynn Jr. had two hits, a walk, and two stolen bases for the Dodgers. Scott Van Slyke went 2-for-4 with a run scored.
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