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Rockies are legit contenders for a playoff spot
- Updated: August 9, 2016
For the first time since the 2012 season, the Colorado Rockies are making some noise in the National League West, and they can now be considered a legitimate contender for an NL Wild Card berth.
Since 1993, when the Rockies came into existence, pitching has been a major problem for them. Usually, it has been a huge factor in their losing records. Although Coors Field has a vast outfield, balls still fly out of the stadium at an alarming rate.
This year, the Rockies have the third-worst pitching in the NL with a 4.77 ERA, but the staff has been better than it had been for the past few years. The Rockies have a pitching staff comprised of both veterans and young pitchers, and they don’t seem to be intimidated by Coors Field. These pitchers understand the importance of keeping the ball low in the strike zone, inducing the opposition to hit ground balls. …
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