Travis Hafner backs up Josh Tomlin's strong start as Indians beat Rockies

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    Chris Perez wanted the heart of Colorado's order. He needed it, really.

    One night after giving up a game-winning homer in the ninth, Cleveland's cold-blooded closer hoped to face the Rockies' top hitters with the game on the line again.

    He got his wish. And this time, he came out on top.

    "That's the kind of guy I am," he said.

    Perez retired Ty Wigginton, who homered twice, on a routine fly to center for the final out as the Indians avoided a series sweep by beating the Colorado Rockies 4-3 to conclude a successful homestand Wednesday night before leaving on a nine-game trip to three NL cities.

    Read more: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310622105&teams=colorado-rockies-vs-cleveland-indians
     

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