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Furcal Fuels Dodgers in 11-6 Win Over Rockies

Posted May 3, 08 12:27 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Rafael Furcal had three hits, including a three-run homer in a seven-run sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their seventh straight game, beating Colorado 11-6 last night. Matt Kemp drove in four runs with two doubles and Russell Martin made his first career start at third base, turning in a couple of defensive gems.

Brad Penny (5-2) went five innings, allowing three runs on three hits while striking out just one. Penny continues to dominate the Rockies, improving to 14-2 in 23 career starts. Six of the Dodgers runs were scored with two outs, including Furcal's three-run homer to left off reliever Josh Newman. It was Furcal's fourth homer of the season.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Rafael Furcal, center, is congratulated as he crosses home plate after hitting a three-run homer during the Dodgers' 11-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies last night in Denver.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Rafael Furcal follows his three-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Josh Newman during the Dodgers' 11-6 victory last night in Denver.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Manny Corpas waits to be removed from the game after giving up a three-run double to Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp in the Dodgers' win last night in Denver.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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