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Game 162: First Meaningless Game of the Year

By Jason Ackerman

As I sit to compose this, it’s still the top of the 8th. I know it’s bad form to start writing the obituary before the guy is dead… but to say the Rocks are on life support in this game, and by extension the division title race, is being kind at best.

Batter up: Iannetta, Helton, Atkins take turns playing Rockies Hero

By Ian Cerveny

Having locked up the Wild Card spot with a total team effort, the Rockies will try to keep on rolling. Colorado has a chance to win their first ever NL West Pennant.

Rockies hope math plays out

By Jason Ackerman

With the magic number at ONE – today’s game looms large.

Another crucial game, another Rockies hero lights up Coors Field

By Ian Cerveny

Colorado Rockies Manager Jim Tracy summed it up nicely Sunday night at Coors Field:

“There’s been pitches of the year, innings of the year — that’s the defensive play of the year,” Tracy said.

Close Call, Near Miss Define Wild Card Chase

By Ian Cerveny

After a forgettable outing by usually Rocktastic starter Jorge de la Rosa (2 1/3 IP, 6 ER), the forgotten Matt Belisle came in and pitched four very solid innings. That was all the Rockies batters needed, scoring in every inning except the 5th. San Diego would press on, nearly forcing a bottom of the ninth with a four-run outburst in the top of the inning.