Scottsdale, Ariz. ? Todd Helton is looking more like the hitter who owns a career .324 batting average. Last year’s subpar effort appears to be an aberration.

Helton collected two hits and drove in a run, helping the Colorado Rockies rally for a 4-3 victory in 10 innings over the Kansas City Royals on Friday.

He has reached base safely in each of his last five at-bats, including four straight hits.

“I have some things I am working on,” Helton said. “Keeping a good posture when I’m hitting and basically getting at-bats. I’m feeling comfortable with my swing.”

Helton raised his spring average to .417 and has three doubles and driven in three runs.

Alex Gordon and Mike Aviles each hit a home run for the Royals, who lost for the first time in four games. Royals starter Luke Hochevar gave up two runs on four hits in 3 2/3 innings with three strikeouts and a walk.