Trevor Story belts 10th HR of April to tie rookie mark as Rockies roll

Trevor Story belts 10th HR of April to tie rookie mark as Rockies roll

Trevor Story is undoubtedly the story of the Colorado Rockies' first month of the season. The shortstop tied a major league rookie record with his 10th home run in April, a two-run shot that helped the Rockies cruise to a 9-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. In hitting his 10th home run in 21 games, Story tied George Scott in 1966 as the fastest player in major league history to reach that home run total.

Story tied Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox, who hit 10 in April 2014, for the rookie mark. Teammate Nolan Arenado, who also homered, is tied with Story for the major league lead in home runs. Story took Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray (1-1) deep in the fifth inning. "Maybe when it's all said and done it will be something cool to look back on, but right now I'm just worried about winning games," Story said.

Arenado, Ryan Raburn and Nick Hundley hit solo home runs, Arenado's blast immediately following Story's in the fifth to knock Ray out of the game. Hundley added a two-run double in the eighth after Gerardo Parra's RBI double.

Tyler Chatwood (3-2) held the Diamondbacks scoreless on five hits for 6 1/3 innings with four strikeouts and three walks. The Rockies won for the third time in four meetings against Arizona in Phoenix, and have hit 14 home runs in those four games at Chase Field this season. Story hit four in the season-opening series.

"I feel like it's always good weather here. We play spring training here, so it's a familiar place," Story said. "I grew up playing in the heat, so yeah, I guess you could say I feel comfortable here."

Ray had not given up a home run in his previous four starts. The Rockies overtook the Diamondbacks for most home runs in the majors with 37 to Arizona's 36.

"They obviously like swinging the bat in this ballpark," Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale said. "It's very obvious that that's what it is. If you don't locate your pitches, they're going to hit them. That's what happens with confident hitters." Raburn led off the fourth with a line drive into the seats in left field. One out later, Hundley homered to left. "Great player. He's got a lot of tools and he's been pretty even-keel," Raburn said of Story. "Right now he's getting pitches to hit and he ain't missing it."

The Rockies took control in the fifth when Charlie Blackmon led off with a single. Story and Arenado followed with their home runs, and Ray's night ended after giving up five runs and seven hits. He struck out five and walked two. "This place has been tough on us the last few years," manager Walt Weiss said. "Especially last year. It's good to see us swing the bats and win games, especially on the road where we've had some demons in the past."

Susan Sarandon explains why she had to ‘break up’ with Hillary Clinton

Susan Sarandon explains why she had to ‘break up’ with Hillary Clinton

Susan Sarandon’s relationship with Hillary Clinton has seen some ups and downs over the years. The actress, who’s an ardent Bernie Sanders supporter in the current presidential election, was once friendly to Hillary Clinton. When she was on Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” Wednesday, the host showed a photo of happier times between Sarandon and Clinton. “I know. Look how happy we were. And then I had to break up with her,” Sarandon said. The photo evidently predates the 2003 Iraq invasion that Hillary Clinton voted for as a Senator, and when asked about why she turned on the politician, Sarandon brought up the war.

“I told her, don’t go in Iraq. I’m very upset about that,” Sarandon said, also citing Clinton’s record on fracking, which she is not entirely against, and her association with agricultural biotech company Monsanto. “Who is this person? I can’t trust her,” Sarandon said. The Oscar winner also went on to explain her support for Bernie Sanders, who she says has had consistent principles throughout his career.

Prince Had Painkillers on Him at Time of Death

Prince Had Painkillers on Him at Time of Death

(CNN) Authorities investigating the death of music legend Prince found prescription opioid medication on his person and in his Minnesota home, a law enforcement official told CNN on Wednesday. The pills are commonly used to treat pain, and investigators have brought in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to help with the case, the source said. Investigators believe a health scare about a week before Prince's death, which caused an unscheduled landing of his plane in Illinois, was likely the result of a reaction to the pain medication, the official said.