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Anderson shows competitive fire in win
- Updated: July 24, 2016
DENVER — Rockies rookie Tyler Anderson’s competitive edge was on display, for better and for worse, as he navigated six strong innings in Saturday’s 8-4 victory over the Braves.
Anderson, who endured a 47-minute rain delay before the third inning, held Atlanta to three runs on eight hits with six strikeouts and a walk. But the left-hander had to control his emotions to do so.
Anderson’s emotions first flared up in the fourth inning when he balked while attempting to pick off Anthony Recker at first base. Anderson could be seen jawing at first-base umpire Mike Muchlinski and was calmed down after the inning by manager Walt Weiss and catcher Nick Hundley. Recker eventually scored after a sacrifice bunt and sacrifice fly.
“I think it was pretty clear to them that I was almost out of control,” Anderson said. “Not quite, but getting close, with my emotions. They …
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