Brad Hawpe made the Washington Nationals pay for an ill-timed mistake, and Tim Redding fumed over a potential game-changing catch that wasn't made. 

The Rockies were hoping to make an emphatic statement on their homestand against Washington, San Diego and Arizona. 

--RHP Oscar Villarreal signed a minor league contract, a move that entails minimal financial risk and could net the Rockies a long reliever. 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Yorvit Torrealba (small meniscus tear in left knee) was scratched from the lineup Aug. 

After failing to take advantage of two home series againstlast-place teams, the Colorado Rockies didn't fare any better against a division leader. 

Adam Dunn felt Chris Burke was due to hit a home run. 

Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba was scratched from Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks and replaced by Chris Iannetta. 

--OF Ryan Spilborghs, out since July 9 with a strained muscle in his left side, was allowed to swing a bat in the batting cage for the first time on Wednesday. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Garrett Atkins (strep throat) was scratched from the lineup Aug. 

Rockies closer Brian Fuentes has learned to not let the other team see him sweat. 

Making deals in August is a dicey proposition. 

Making deals in August is a dicey proposition. 

The Arizona Diamondbacks once again have company atop the NL West. 

Colorado reliever Brian Fuentes issued an intentional walk with two outs in the ninth inning to load the bases, then retired Adam Dunn on a grounder that preserved the Rockies' 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night. 

Colorado reliever Brian Fuentes issued an intentional walk with two outs in the ninth inning to load the bases, then retired Adam Dunn on a grounder that preserved the Rockies' 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.