Ryan Feltner and Willi Castro Go Down in the Same Game and the Rockies' Day Just Got Worse

The Colorado Rockies lost two key pieces in the first three innings of Thursday's home matchup against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field, and Denver's injury bug is looking pretty ugly right now. Starting pitcher Ryan Feltner departed after just two innings with right triceps tightness, while second baseman Willi Castro was forced out before the fourth with right knee soreness. Both hits came early, and both stung.

Feltner's Short Night

The 29-year-old right-hander cruised through a clean first inning, but the wheels came off in the second. Feltner allowed two runs on two hits and a walk before getting pulled. It wasn't the kind of performance the Rockies needed, especially with his season ERA already sitting at 6.30 across five starts. His record stands at 1-1. Right-hander Zach Agnos took over on the mound for Colorado after Feltner's early exit.

Castro's Knee Issues

Castro, turning 29 on Friday, appeared in just one at-bat before things went sideways. He went 0-for-1 with a walk in the second inning before being replaced by Tyler Freeman heading into the top of the fourth. The right knee soreness that sidelined him is the kind of thing that could linger if the Rockies aren't careful. Castro's been contributing this season, batting .246 with a homer and nine RBIs through the early stretch.

Silver Lining

Despite both injuries, Colorado held a comfortable 5-2 lead at the time each player left the game. The Rockies still had time to grind out the rubber match of their three-game series against San Diego. But losing two contributors in the same game, especially this early in the year, is never the way you want things to shake out.

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