Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki have each struck out five times the first two games.

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Just before the meetings, the Rockies extended shortstop Troy Tulowitzki for 10 years.

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Weiss decided to hold out Troy Tulowitzki for a second straight game.

WSJ: Yankees edge Rockies on bang-bang play at first

Several other regulars--infielders Troy Tulowitzki, Clint Barmes and Garrett Atkins, plus outfielders Brad Hawpe, Seth Smith, Dexter Fowler and Ryan Spilborghs--are homegrown draft picks.

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The most important shortstop in Colorado is Troy Tulowitzki, who was limited to 47 games last year due to a groin injury that required surgery.

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David Robertson (2-0) worked his way out of a one-out situation in the eighth when he plunked pinch-hitter Troy Tulowitzki, who was then replaced by Eric Young Jr.

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Troy Tulowitzki homered and hit a go-ahead single.

WSJ: Rockies ice Mets with temperatures in the 20s

Led by the talented young nucleus of outfielder Matt Holliday, infielders Garrett Atkins and Troy Tulowitzki and pitcher Jeff Francis, the Rockies closed the season with a 13-1 flourish to tie for a playoff spot.

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While the Yankees have had a makeshift lineup all season due to injuries, the Rockies were without star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, the NL's second-leading hitter who was held out with lingering soreness in his left leg.

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