
It's not the wins but the way they're winning that gives the Colorado Rockies faith this season can be different. ''I think we're a tougher team than we've been in the past,'' Troy Tulowitzki said after sparking the Rockies to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs in their home opener Friday. ''They've got that look in the eye that I like to see.'' Justin Morneau homered and Rockies relievers were outstanding in relief of a shaky but wily Tyler Matzek, allowing just one hit - a bunt single by Anthony Rizzo with the shift on - in five innings. Matzek became the first Rockies starting pitcher ever to bat eighth, and Colorado second baseman D.J. LeMahieu went 3 for 4 from the No. 9 spot, including a RBI single following Matzek's two-out double in the second.
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