LHP Chris Rusin pitched 1 2/3 hitless innings of relief in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 10 innings. Rusin not only issued no walks while collecting three strikeouts and permitting just two baserunners on an error and a fielder's choice. The left-hander also stranded SS Corey Seager at third base after Seager hit a run-scoring triple with one out in the seventh inning. Rusin struck out RF Yasiel Puig and induced 1B Adrian Gonzalez to ground out.

LHP Chris Rusin has made six straight hitless appearances totaling six innings with no walks, eight strikeouts and one hit batter, retiring 18 of the 19 batters he has faced in that span. His bullpen role has evolved from strictly long relief into also being used for an inning or two or as a specialist facing one or two batters. "I'm just going to try to keep doing what I'm doing, just keep a level head and just take it hitter by hitter for however long I'm out there," Rusin said. "It's fun, though. Just got to finish strong." Manager Walt Weiss said, "He's that Swiss army knife out there in the bullpen. And that's very, very valuable on a team, especially that he's left-handed."

LHP Chris Rusin, who on Sunday gave up Ichiro Suzuki's 3,000th hit in the majors, received a bat autographed by Suzuki, the 30th player in major league history to amass 3,000 hits. After the game, Rusin jokingly told reporters, "All I ask for is a signed bat in return, so if you guys could relay that to him, it'd be great." Rockies clubhouse manager Alan Bossart was proactive. He had Rusin sign one of his bats, congratulating Suzuki and sent the bat to the Mariners' clubhouse. In return, Suzuki signed his name on one of his bats, which was delivered to Rusin. "I got exactly what I asked for, which is pretty cool," Rusin said. "I didn't expect it. I was joking around. It's a nice gesture. It's a cool piece. There's only 30 people that have got 3,000 hits. So I got one of those 30 (players') bats."

LHP Chris Rusin got an autographed bat from Ichiro Suzuki after giving up his 3,000th hit in the majors Sunday.

LHP Chris Rusin retired Ichiro Suzuki on a groundout the first time he faced him in the fifth but then gave up a triple off the out-of-town scoreboard in right field in the seventh for Suzuki's 3,000th hit in the major leagues. "It's just different," Rusin said of the moment when Suzuki stepped in the box in the seventh. "The crowd's into it. They want to see the hit. I'm just out there trying to do my job. I'm not going to give in or anything but you tip your cap. Congratulations to him. All I ask for is a signed bat in return, so if you guys could relay that to him, it'd be great...I remember watching him growing up as a kid. I never thought sitting on the couch in high school, I'd be the guy to give up his 3,000th hit. It's just crazy to be a part of."

LHP Chris Rusin came off the disabled list Wednesday to replace RHP Jason Motte, who went on the DL. Rusin was out since June 14 due to a strained left shoulder. He is 2-4 with a 4.12 ERA in 12 games (seven starts) this season. "Left-handed, which is a bit of a luxury for us," Rockies manager Walt Weiss said. "He's very versatile. That's where a lot of his value is. He adapts very well."

LHP Chris Rusin (left shoulder strain) is poised to rejoin the club after another effective rehab start. Rusin, who has been on the DL since June 14, retroactive to June 9, allowed three runs on four hits with five strikeouts and over 32/3 innings for Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday. "Physically he checks out," manager Walt Weiss said. "He just had a start a couple of days ago. He's built up (his pitch count) as much as we need him to be. That will be a decision here shortly.

LHP Chris Rusin (left shoulder strain) was scheduled to make his third rehab start Sunday night for Triple-A Albuquerque. He was scheduled to throw five innings and/or 75 pitches and then join the Rockies in Baltimore, where they begin a series Monday, and be re-evaluated.

LHP Chris Rusin (left shoulder strain) was scheduled to make his third rehab start Sunday night for Triple-A Albuquerque. He was scheduled to throw five innings and/or 75 pitches. He will join the Rockies in Baltimore, where they begin a series Monday, and be re-evaluated.

LHP Chris Rusin (left shoulder strain) is scheduled to make his third rehab start for Triple-A Albuquerque at Fresno on Sunday night and throw five innings and/or 75 pitches. Rusin will then join the Rockies on Monday in Baltimore, where they begin a series, and be re-evaluated. He last pitched for the Rockies on June 8. In his two rehab starts for Albuquerque, Rusin has thrown 52 pitches in 1 2/3 innings July 14 and 61 pitches in four innings Tuesday.

LHP Chris Rusin (left shoulder strain) made his second rehab start for Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. He allowed one run on four hits and one walk in four innings with three strikeouts. He threw 61 pitches, 41 strikes. Rusin, who last pitched for the Rockies on June 8, made his first rehab start for Albuquerque on July 14 and threw 52 pitches, 32 strikes, but only lasted 1 2/3 innings as he gave up five hits and two runs.

LHP Chris Rusin (left shoulder strain) is scheduled to make his second rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Albuquerque and throw four innings and/or 60-65 pitches. He last pitched for the Rockies on June 8. Rusin made his first rehab start for Albuquerque on July 14 and threw 52 pitches, 32 strikes, but only lasted 1 2/3 innings as he gave up five hits and two runs with one walk and three strikeouts.

LHP Chris Rusin (left shoulder strain) is scheduled to make his second rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Albuquerque and throw four innings and/or 60-65 pitches.

LHP Chris Rusin (left shoulder strain) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Sunday that will last three innings or 45 pitches if he doesn't tire. Rusin last pitched for the Rockies on June 8 and is 2-4 with a 4.12 ERA in 12 games, seven starts.

LHP Chris Rusin (left shoulder strain) will throw a simulated game Sunday that could last three innings or 45 pitches. He last pitched for the Rockies on June 8.

LHP Chris Rusin (left shoulder strain) was placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 9. Rusin, who is 2-4 with a 4.12 ERA in 12 games (seven starts), underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed the mild strain. He said the shoulder began bothering him between his starts at San Diego on June 3 and at Los Angeles on June 8. In the latter outing, Rusin allowed three hits in six scoreless innings and was the winning pitcher in Colorado's 1-0 victory. He said the anti-inflamatory medicine he was taking began to wear off toward the end of the 92-pitch outing. That night, Rusin, describing the shoulder pain, said, "I felt it pretty good. It was something I didn't want to get any worse. It wasn't getting any better after my start in LA. I figured I'd get it taken care of before it got any worse."

LHP Chris Rusin snapped his career-worst losing streak at four games on Wednesday. Rusin earned his first win this season as a starter, holding the Dodgers to just three hits in six scoreless innings. It was also Rusin's first win on the road this season. "It wasn't about me being comfortable in the rotation or the bullpen or whatever, it was just me trying to find my arm slot and rhythm and timing with all my pitches," Rusin said. "I've been working hard at it, and it paid off tonight."

LHP Chris Rusin worked a season-high seven innings Friday night, giving up four runs (three earned) on four hits and two walks. The unearned run, however, was a result of his own throwing error. The last time Rusin went longer than seven innings was last Sept. 3 when he pitched a complete game against the Giants.

LHP Chris Rusin allowed six runs in five innings on 11 hits and three walks. He allowed his first home run in 39 2/3 innings this year, snapping a homerless streak of 41 2/3 innings going back to last season. Rusin is 1-3 with a 4.75 ERA in 10 games, five starts and has allowed 64 baserunners in 41 2/3 innings.

LHP Chris Rusin was moved into the starting rotation Wednesday, taking the place of LHP Jorge De La Rosa. Rusin (1-2, 3.93 ERA) is 9-21 with a 5.24 ERA in 46 career starts.