Grand Junction Rockies outfielder Julian Yan hits the second of his two home runs Saturday night during the fourth inning of the Rockies’ game against the Ogden Raptors at Suplizio Field.

Eight-year-old Hayden Murray, of Grand Junction, holds Jennie Finch’s Olympic gold medal from the 2004 Olympics during Saturday’s Jennie Finch softball camp at Canyon View Park.

Jennie Finch leads a workout Saturday during her two-day camp at Canyon View Park.

A need to ketchup during the Wienerschnitzel race between inning of the Grand Junction Rockies game at Suplizio Field.

Jennie Finch, who is having a SB clinic at Canyon View Saturday, throws the first pitch at the game against Ogden.

Julian Yan, left,  is congratulated by David Dahl and Ashley Graeter and the ball boy after he hit a three run HR in the sixth.

Rockies infielder Jason Soltz jumps over Ogden’s Malcolm Holland as he completes a double play.

Gage Casey, who graduated from Grand Junction High, signs a National Letter of Intent to play rugby at D-1 American International College in Springfield, Ma. as his parents Sutton and Dave look on at B & H Sports.

David Dahl Grand Junction Rockies center fielder takes a swing during a recent game.

GJ Rox infielder Jason Stolz throws over Wade Hinkle in a double play attempt.

GJ Rox infielder Jason Stolz gets the first half of a double play putting out Caleb Bushyhead of Orem.

Zach Coutts is one of two big-game pitchers for the Monument Major Boys Little League team, which begins its quest for a regional title Saturday in Waco, Texas.

Monument LL Jax Nourse is congratulated by Coach Brett Coutts after the State Championship win.

Shawn Garcia with Monument LL.

Zach Rush with Monument LL.

Sam Flynn with Monument LL

Right fielder Julian Yan of the Grand Junction Rockies hits a RBI double in the second inning against the Orem Owlz at Suplizio Feild.

David Dahl hits a long homer Tuesday night against the Orem Owlz.

Orem Owlz second baseman Jarrod Parks, No. 9 tags Grand Junction Rockies David Dahl, No. 21 at second base.

An angler tries his luck in the catch-and-release waters of the Uncompahgre River below Ridgway Dam at Ridgway State Park. Entrance fees to all 42 Colorado state parks will be waived Monday, Colorado Day.

Miramonte Lake sits in a large shallow bowl, where the broad expanse of sun-warmed shallows grows the insects and forage fish eaten by the lake’s large rainbow and brown trout. The setting also is perfect for the rotenone project to get rid of unwanted smallmouth bass planned for late next summer by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

A fisherman who asked his name not be used, shows off one of his hand-tied flies, a pattern based on the Carson Lake Special by the late shorty Mauldin of Delta. The right fly and fishing at night are the secrets to catching Miramonte’s big trout.

A rattlesnake coils up in a corner ready to defend itself.

Chukars outfielder Ethan Chapman slides into third while the Rockies third baseman Steven Graeter attempts to tag him out Monday at Melaleuca Field. Photographer:Pat Sutphin / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Dan MacDonald hits a backhand in a 6-3, 6-2 win in the open mens final against Jerry Lockwood.

Miramonte Reservoir near Norwood is one of southwest Colorado’s premier trout fisheries but the reservoir now is being overwhelmed by the illegal introduction of smallmouth bass.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is planning to take action to eradicate smallmouth bass at Miramonte Reservoir where they’ve become established after being stocked illegally.