Josh Rutledge homers in return to lineup Friday

Rockies infielder Josh Rutledge went 1 for 2 with a two-run home run in his team's 7-2 win over the Angels Friday.

Rutledge had been sidelined since March 1 with an ankle injury before notching his first hit of the spring with the fourth-inning blast, one of four home runs off Los Angeles starter Joe Blanton. Rutledge could win the team's starting job at second base with a great spring but will likely serve as a backup middle infielder this season.