For a pitcher who rarely shows any hint of nerves, Jeff Francis certainly had a bundle of them. Home opener. Packed park. New manager's Coors Field debut. Francis wanted this day to be memorable. So, he made sure it was. Wilin Rosario and Dexter Fowler homered, helping Francis and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 Friday in manager Walt Weiss' home debut.
