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Colorado Rockies: 3 Things You Should Know on February 25

By Ben Macaluso

September 25, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (44) throws in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
September 25, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (44) throws in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Hope springs eternal and it officially starts today as the Colorado Rockies play their first game of the season. The Rockies will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at 1:10 p.m. at their shared park at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Tyler Anderson will get the first start of the season against Shelby Miller. Thomas Harding of MLB.com writes that Anderson is preparing for this start like it is a game that counts in the record books. This time last year Anderson was not on the major league roster. He won’t take anything for granted. Look for Anderson to build upon his great start to his career right away.

Check out the game on KOA 850 or on 94.1 FM.

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