PITTSBURGH, April 9 (UPI) -- Ty Wigginton hit a tie-breaking, three-run double in the eighth inning Saturday, providing the winning margin in Colorado's 6-4 decision over Pittsburgh.
The Rockies also got a solo homer from Seth Smith and Carlos Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with an RBI and run scored.
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Greg Reynolds, starting in place of injured Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez, went six innings, allowing two runs on three hits before yielding to Matt Belisle (1-0), who was credited with the win after notching two outs in the seventh.
The Pirates' Jose Veras (0-1) was tagged with the loss for allowing Wigginton's decisive double.
Pittsburgh was led at the plate by Ryan Doumit, who socked a two-run homer.
