Colorado's Morales severely injured 
COLORADO - Colorado is without its ace <a href=p2218.html>Pedro 
Morales</a> for at least 7 weeks. He injured himself 
while throwing a pitch to <a href=p1554.html>Eli Restivo</a> 
in a game against Portland. His face showed signs of 
pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After 
x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: 
Herniated Disc Back. Surgery will be performed next 
week. His ERA of 4.20 helped him to a 6-7 record this 
year. He struck out 68 and walked 24 in 111.1 innings. 
He has 4 complete games and 2 shutouts. 
