Rockies bring smiles to Children’s Hospital

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DENVER — Three Rockies players paid a visit to Children’s Hospital Colorado on Wednesday afternoon to cheer up several children and their families.

Right-hander Tyler Chatwood, catcher Nick Hundley and right-hander Jason Motte were among those in the Rockies organization to spend time with the children, the third time the team has visited the hospital this season.

One of the children, 6-year-old Caleb Overhuls, was excited to share jokes with Hundley and Chatwood. They showed off a picture of his superhero birthday cake from a month ago as they shared plenty of smiles.

“I just met a baseball player, so that makes me excited,” Caleb said. “We kind of talked about superheroes. Wolverine is my favorite because he can’t die and he heals from the inside out. And plus he has those claws.”

• Children’s Hospital visit photo gallery

Hundley said the visit was humbling and that he enjoyed putting a smile on the children’s faces. Caleb was certainly excited, saying he would remember …

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