Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies (50-74) bullpen gave up three runs in the eighth along with the lead, and saw their five game winning streak end as the Chicago Cubs (48-76) earned the 5-3 win yesterday in the Windy City. Game 2 of the three-game series is this morning at 11:05 MT at Wrigley Field (TV: Root Sports).

With last night’s 5-2 win over the New York Mets (57-67), the Colorado Rockies (49-73) have won four in a row and eight of their last ten. Colorado starter Jeff Francis delivered five quality innings after giving up a run in the first. The Rockies will go for the four-game sweep of the Mets today at 11:10 ET at Citi Field (TV: none).

Pitching for the first time since May 1st, starter Jhoulys Chacin threw six strong innings in his return from the DL, leading the Colorado Rockies (48-73) to a 6-2 road win over the New York Mets (57-66). Game 3 of the four-game series is tonight at 5:10 MT at Citi Field (TV: Root Sports).

The Colorado Rockies (47-73) kept things close enough to be able to take advantage of a pair of eighth inning mistakes by the New York Mets (57-65), to earn the 3-1 win last night in the Big Apple. Game 2 of the three-game series is tonight at 5:10 MT at Citi Field (TV: Root Sports).

Rookie Jordan Pacheco blasted a two-run homer as part of a three-run fourth inning to propel the Colorado Rockies (46-73) to a 3-2 win over the Miami Marlins (55-67) yesterday in Denver. The win earned the Rockies a series split, and now travel to face the New York Mets (57-64) tonight at 5:10 MT at Citi Field (TV: Root Sports).

The Colorado Rockies (45-71) opened their series against the Miami Marlins (53-66) in Denver last night with a 5-3 win, making it their 4th straight. Michael Cuddyer returned from the disabled list to hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning. Game 2 of the four-game series is tonight at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

Trailing by one in the bottom of the ninth, the Colorado Rockies (44-71) rallied to complete a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers (52-64) on a Tyler Colvin two-run, walk-off double. The Rockies continue the homestand opening a four-game series against the Miami Marlins (53-65) tonight at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

Coming off a series win in L.A. against the Los Angeles Dodgers (60-52), the Colorado Rockies (40-69) open a three-game weekend series on the road against the National League West leading San Francisco Giants (61-51) tonight at 8:15 MT at AT&T Park (TV: Root Sports). Tyler Chatwood will get the start for Colorado.