Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon replaced an injured Dexter Fowler in the first inning and ended up having a big game for Colorado in a 6-1 win over San Francisco.
Blackmon hit his fourth home run of the season in the next time up in Fowler's spot in the batting order. He went deep in the third inning off Barry Zito for a solo shot.
Blackmon finished the game 1 for 3 with two RBI as he added a fielder's choice ground out that scored Todd Helton in the fourth inning. He is now batting .266 for the year.
The 27-year-old reserve outfielder for the Rockies has hit in three straight games but is just 3 for 11 over that stretch.