(My Sportsbook) - Colorado will go for their fourth straight win tonight when its square off against the Cincinnati Reds in the second of a three-game set at Coors Field. Aaron Cook will face his hometown team for the first time ever, when he leads the Rockies against the Reds tonight. Cook, who went to high school in nearby Hamilton, OH, has dropped two of his last three starts. Last time on the hill, Cook was tagged for six hits and six runs (four earned) over four innings in a loss. The 24-year-old walked and struck out two in the losing effort. Cook was excellent in his last home start, giving up only five hits and one run over a complete game victory. For the year, Cook is 1-0 with a 5.14 ERA at Coors Field. The Rockies are on a roll with three straight wins, including a 10-5 victory over the Reds on Tuesday. Preston Wilson hit one of four Colorado homers and drove in four runs in the winning effort. Charles Johnson, Larry Walker and Ron Belliard also homered in the victory. Wilson finished 2-for-4 in the victory, while Jay Payton and Todd Helton each posted two hits and two runs scored. Jason Jennings (2-3) picked up the victory after he threw six solid innings and allowed two runs on five hits. He also struck out six and walked two.
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