Northern Colorado Owlz pitcher Alex Smith

Owlz Drop Pitchers' Duel in Return Home

GREELEY, Colo. -- Southpaws squared off in Tuesday's old-school pitcher's duel until NoCo's starter saw his stronghold slip away in the sixth. Alex Smith (L, 0-3) was staring down a quality start. He did allow an opening-inning run, but after that, his four-pitch mix messed with Rockies (8-9) hitters enough to retire 13 of the next 14. That included 10-straight retired leading up to the sixth. But a hit batter, two singl... Full Story