Story rewrites records on 2-homer night

DENVER — Rockies rookie Trevor Story treated his family and friends to another of his record-setting feats Saturday night.

A day after tying former Rockie Troy Tulowitzki’s 2007 National League record for home runs by a rookie shortstop, Story launched his 25th homer, a two-run shot off Braves right-hander Matt Wisler in the second inning. In the eighth, he cracked No. 26 off Jim Johnson for his career-high fifth RBI of the game and the final run of an 8-4 victory at Coors Field.

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Story became the first rookie to go 4-for-4 with two home runs, at least five RBIs and a stolen base in a game since the Royals’ Bo Jackson on April 14, 1987. Jackson drove in seven that game.

The performance came with Story’s parents, Ken and Teddie, and his host family from Class A Modesto in the stands.

“I hope that they enjoyed it,” Story said.

Story definitely enjoyed it because of the result — the Rockies’ third straight victory.

From the beginning, when he became the first player in history to homer twice while making his Major League debut in a season opener, Story has had …

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