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Smith Homers Twice As Rockies Edge Struggling Indians

Last updated on Wednesday, June 22, 2011

(CLEVELAND, OH) - Seth Smith hit two home runs, including a go-ahead solo shot in the ninth as the Colorado Rockies got past the Cleveland Indians 4-3.

Smith's 2-run shot in the sixth put Colorado up 3-0 as Rockies starter Jhoulys Chacin held Cleveland hitless until the sixth.

Following a pair of walks, Shin-Soo Choo broke up the no-hitter with an RBI single.

The Indians tied the game in the eighth on run-scoring singles by Travis Hafner and Travis Buck.

Smith led off the top of the ninth with a solo homer off Indians closer Chris Perez to give Colorado a 4-3 lead.

Rockies closer Houston Street struck out Austin Kearns with runners on second and third to end the game and pick up his 22nd save.

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