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SAN FRANCISCO -- Jorge De La Rosas second straight loss hardly seemed to bother Rockies manager Walt Weiss.If anything, the Colorado skipper continues to be encouraged by what hes seen from the lefty since De La Rosa moved back into the starting rotation.De La Rosa allowed three runs over seven innings, but the Rockies managed just five hits off Johnny Cueto and lost 5-1 to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.Hes done an outstanding job since coming back from the bullpen, Weiss said of the Rockies career leader in wins. He looks like the `De La of old and giving us a chance every time.De La Rosa (5-7) struck out five and walked one. He retired 13 of the final 16 batters he faced before leaving for a pinch hitter with Colorado trailing 3-1.My confidence never left me, De La Rosa said. I just tried to make better pitches. I started to mix my pitches better than in the beginning. If I get results, Ill keep doing the same.Cueto pitched a five-hitter to become the NLs first 13-game winner and move the Giants atop the major league standings.San Francisco (54-33) passed the Chicago Cubs (52-32), who lost to the Cincinnati Reds earlier in the day.Voted to the All-Star Game for the second time and a candidate to start in next weeks Midsummer Classic, Cueto (13-1) struck out eight and walked one while going the distance for the fourth time this season. The performance gave San Franciscos slumping bullpen a much-needed break.Cueto also became the first Giants pitcher since John Burkett in 1993 to win 13 games before the All-Star break.Hes an artist out there, San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy said. Hes just a special pitcher.The Giants have won five of seven. Buster Posey homered for the second time in three days, Brandon Belt doubled and tripled, and Brandon Crawford drove in two runs for San Francisco.Rookie sensation Trevor Story drove in Colorados lone run in the fourth on a fielders choice grounder with the bases loaded.Posey struck out looking with a runner on third in the first inning before hitting his 11th home run of the season off De La Rosa in the sixth.De La Rosa struck out five and walked one. The lefty has lost two straight since his four-game winning streak.Grant Green walked and scored on Belts RBI triple in the first. Belt scored on Crawfords two-out single.Green also scored on a wild pitch in the eighth and Crawford added a sacrifice fly to make it 5-1.HEADED HOMEThe Rockies welcomed the short flight to Denver after finishing 1-5 on their brief road trip. You are always going to go through ups and downs, but the good thing about this game, you always have another opportunity, Colorado All-Star outfielder Carlos Gonzalez said. We have to believe in ourselves. We have to play better at home because we played really bad on this road trip.CUETO AT THE PLATESan Franciscos starter wasnt as dominant at the plate as he was on the mound but still managed to end a 0-for-26 slump when he singled off De La Rosa in the second inning.UP NEXTRockies: Right-hander Chad Bettis (6-6) pitches Thursday in the opener of a four-game home series with Philadelphia. Bettis has a 6.58 ERA over his previous five starts. Adidas Nmd r2 Kaufen . Datsyuk will miss Tuesdays game against New Jersey and could be sidelined longer, while Cleary will likely miss at least the next three games. Its been an injury-plagued season for Datsyuk, who has suited up for just 39 games. Yeezy Schuhe Günstig Amazon .ca. Hey Kerry, big fan of yours, just finished reading your book. 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Kawhi Leonard is a mild-mannered, soft-spoken player when he takes the court for the San Antonio Spurs. Hes one of the most humble stars in the NBA. But during Christmas season, not even Leonard can shy away from getting into the spirit.The All-Star forward decided to surprise kids on Saturday by dressing up as Santa Claus while delivering gifts for the Elf Louise Christmas Project, which is dedicated to providing a little bit of joy to Bexar Countys less fortunatte children.ddddddddddddLeonard isnt known for talking much. Just hearing him say Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas is a treat for fans of all ages -- children or adults.Hes the type of player who allows his game to speak for itself. The good deed of putting smiles on the faces of youngsters is all the talking he needed to do.-- Josiah Turner ' ' '