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Carlos Gonzalez: The 5 Biggest Hits of His Colorado Career

ByKevin Henry|
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Carlos Gonzalez and Nolan Arenado of the Colorado Rockies
Mar 1, 2015; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez (left) and infielder Nolan Arenado pose for a portrait during photo day at Salt River Fields. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

September 25, 2015 against the Los Angeles Dodgers

Toward the end of the 2015 season and eliminated from playoff contention, there was little that the Rockies had to play for … but you couldn’t tell it from the internal competition that was going on between Carlos Gonzalez and Nolan Arenado.

The two Colorado superstars were not only battling for home run supremacy on their own team, but in the National League as well. Earlier in the night, Arenado had launched his 40th homer of the season. Now, with the game on the line, it was CarGo’s turn.

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    • Gonzalez blasted a two-run walkoff homer off Los Angeles reliever Yimi Garcia in the bottom of the ninth to give the Rockies an 8-6 decision and delay the Dodgers from clinching the National League West crown.

    DL LeMahieu opened the inning by singling to right field, setting the stage for Gonzalez to finish the game in grand style with his 39th blast of the season.

    “We’re having a lot of fun together,” Gonzalez told reporters after the game, referring to his competition with Arenado. “It’s tough late in the season when you know you’re not going anywhere and you are playing games against teams that are (headed to the playoffs).

    “But I keep telling Nolan, ‘Whatever happens, just continue to fight, because you are having a special year.’ It’s the same thing for me.”

    Next: Number 1: CarGo Hits a Walk-Off for the Ages

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