How did Arenado run this ball down? RotoWire Staff Colorado beat San Francisco 7-6.

(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)Colorado Rockies' Matt Kemp celebrates a run scored against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Denver.



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His trainer throws a football, and Arenado makes the classic over-the-head sliding catch that brings fans to their feet.In the fifth inning, Arenado started from a slightly shifted position against San Diego left-handed hitter Trent Grisham and ranged 111 feet -- 37 yards, if you really dig football -- into left-field foul territory to make an over-the-head catch of a popup.No, Arenado is not looking to pack away his seven National League Gold Glove Awards (in as many seasons in the Majors) and jump to the NFL.

During offseason training, Arenado pretends he is catching a touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone.



at (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)Members of the Colorado Rockies ground crew sit in seats surrounded by cutouts of former players during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Monday Aug. 3, 2020, in Denver.






Fantasy Impact: Arenado's homer was a two-run shot off Johnny Cueto in the sixth inning. By
Nolan Arenado's home run helps Colorado Rockies to win, could signal end of slow start for slugger Two of Colorado’s runs in this one were unearned, ultimately making the difference.The win pushed Colorado’s lead to a full game over San Diego and Los Angeles in the NL West, with Tuesday night’s game marking the one-sixth point of the season.And now, the first-place Rockies might be seeing one of baseball’s best hitters finding his rhythm.“I think you’re going to see some big things from Nolan moving forward,” manager Bud Black said.The Colorado Rockies defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-6 at Coors Field in Denver on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020.

https://www.mlb.com/video/nolan-arenado-s-solo-home-run-x0485 Arenado's two-run blast jumpstarted a five-run sixth inning for the CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc.

Position: Third Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-2, 215lb (188cm, 97kg) . (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)Colorado Rockies' Ryan McMahon runs to third against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Denver. But from what I hear, I haven’t [traveled that far for a play].“I think the play in San Fran on the tarp was close to it.”The Rockies led, 4-0, at the time of Saturday's play.







Nolan Arenado drills a two-run home run 482 feet down the left-field line, giving the Rockies a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st inning.

Rockies lefty pitcher “It shows the kind of player that he is,” Freeland said.

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The year before that he was at .240 through seven games. 5:55.

Arenado went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Tuesday's win over San Francisco.. After failing to hit a home run through his first eight games of …