Rockies take advantage of Vegas heat, score 23

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The Colorado Rockies exploded for 23 runs Sunday in Las Vegas, setting a franchise record in a rout over the Athletics. The 101-degree heat at the neutral-site game appeared to carry the ball farther, turning what might have been routine outs into extra-base hits. Rockies hitters capitalized relentlessly, demolishing the previous club record for runs in a single game. The Athletics had no answer for Colorado's onslaught on the scorching afternoon.