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The beat goes on for the Colorado Rockies, who now find themselves teetering on the brink of a lost season after losing their eighth consecutive game last night. The Rockies dropped a 6-2 decision to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Coors Field. Starting pitcher Aaron Cook was pulled in the third inning after giving up five runs on six hits, including the first of two home runs hit on the night by Pirates slugger Garrett Jones. For the Rockies, Carlos Gonzalez hit a solo homer, his 18^th of the season, and Troy Tulowitzki drove in his first run since coming off the disabled list. The Rockies hope to avoid what would be an embarrassing sweep this afternoon. ESPN Radio 1410 has the game action with pregame coverage at 1:35 and the first pitch at 2:10.

The Colorado Rockies will send first baseman Todd Helton to the lowest level of the minor leagues for a brief rehab assignment beginning on Friday. Helton, who has been on the disabled list since June 5^th with a back injury, will play in three games for the rookie level Casper Ghosts in Wyoming over the weekend. After Sunday's game, Helton will be re-evaluated. Rockies closer Huston Street will avoid the disabled list after being hit with a teammate's line drive during batting practice and suffering a bruised abdomen on Tuesday night. Street rejoined the team last night. The Rockies, who have lost eight straight games, take on the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon. ESPN Radio 1410 has the action. Pregame coverage at 1:35, first pitch at 2:10.

The Nebraska men's basketball team will make a summer foreign tour for the first time since 2004 when they travel to the Bahamas to play four games this August. Coach Doc Sadler will take a 13-player roster to the Caribbean island. The team will begin a 10-day practice session on August 2^nd and depart for the island on the 13^th, returning on the 21^st. The roster will feature junior college transfer Caleb Walker and two Huskers returning from injuries that cost them all of last season, Toney McCray and Christopher Niemann. This afternoon on ESPN Radio 1410, the Colorado Rockies try and avoid a home sweep by the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates. Pregame coverage begins at 1:35. The first pitch from Coors Field is set for 2:10.