Blackmon needs lineup to capitalize on streak

SAN DIEGO — Charlie Blackmon is setting the table, but the Rockies have yet to arrive for the feast.

Blackmon extended his career-best on-base streak to 31 in Sunday night’s game against the Padres at Petco Park. Going into Sunday, Blackmon had hit .328 and compiled a .382 on-base percentage, with nine doubles, six home runs and a triple during the streak.

But the Rockies are just 12-18 in those games through Saturday night, and he had scored just 16 times despite reaching 50 times on 40 hits and 10 walks. Blackmon isn’t paying much attention to his statistical impact, simply because there are greater problems.

“My focus is just to win games,” Blackmon said. “If you’re playing to win, you don’t get so caught up in stuff that you can’t control. Playing to win can really solve everything.”

Rockies manager Walt Weiss said the overall inconsistency of the offense has muted Blackmon’s impact.

“Offensively, we haven’t had our big guys all hot at the same time,” Weiss said. “It’s been one or two of the guys, with a couple of guys struggling.”

Notably absent from Blackmon’s game has been the stolen base. He finished last year with a …

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