Sunday, August 7, 2011

Sunday Recrap: Chapter 16

The Colorado Rockies have now gone one entire NFL regular season of Sunday's without a victory. The only other people who know what this feels like is the Detroit Lions. That's bad, because anytime you're compared to the Detroit Lions in terms of futility, you've arguably reached the lowest point in your franchise's history.

This probably isn't really the lowest point in franchise history, but with everything that's happened this season, it's pretty close. Granted, a decent amount of the bad has unfortunately been out of the Rockies control. That stuff you can live with. But a larger amount has been within the Rockies control, and the bottom line is they just haven't been good enough at baseball.

Such was the case again on this Sunday.

Nationals 3, Rockies 2 (boxscore)

This is when you know things are bad. The Rockies went 2-for-11 with RISP. That was actually better than Washington's 1-for-11 with RISP, and you still lose.

As has been the case so often, especially on Sunday, one more clutch hit likely gets the job done.

Nine hits, all singles. That's also problematic.

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Rock Solid Recap: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 run innings equal 15 for Rockies!

More times than not you'll wish the offense had saved a few runs when they score 15 for the ace. But given the way this season has gone, given the way Jhoulys Chacin labored, and given the way several key members of the Rockies bullpen have been struggling of late, nobody was saying that after Saturday's blowout win over the Washington Nationals.

Rockies 15, Nationals 7 (boxscore)

This is what you call an offensive onslaught. Colorado scored in five different innings, which is something different, but nice. Four of them result in multiple runs. That's even nicer. But the nicest part? The contributions came from every spot in the order.

Even Jhoulys Chacin had a perfect night at the plate, singling, getting hit, and scoring twice.

Even Ian Stewart reached TWICE... and he didn't enter the game until the 7th inning.

It was just one of those nights for the Rockies offense.

Lineup Card: 8-6-11 Rockies vs Nationals


So, so scary. Wishing Juan a complete recovery from this serious injury. The quicker the better, obviously, but I just want to the kid to have a normal life.

More links

Blake Street Bulletin: Former Rockies pitchers in 2011
Purple Row: Saturday Pebble Report

Colorado Rockies (52-61)
  1. LF Eric Young
  2. CF Dexter Fowler
  3. RF Carlos Gonzalez
  4. SS Troy Tulowitzki
  5. 1B Todd Helton
  6. 3B Ty Wigginton
  7. 2B Chris Nelson
  8. C   Chris Nelson
  9. P    Jhoulys Chacin
CarGo's back! And in right field tonight. Ryan Spilborgh hits the DL.

Get Well Juan Nicasio

It's been a long night for me writing about baseball games, writing about baseball brawls, and yes, writing about the unfortunate situation with Juan Nicasio.

Honestly, at this point, I can't go back and analyze anything that happened in that Rockies baseball game, because none of it really matters. All that matters is that today we hear news about Juan Nicasio that brings a relief to all of us, but most importantly to Juan and his family.

To praise, to criticize, to analyze anything that happened in that game wouldn't feel right.

We'll get back to business as usual after Saturday's game. For now, I'll just a say for prayer for Juan Nicasio and hope for the very best.

Get well, kid. Looking forward to witnessing the rest of your bright career with my favorite baseball team.

Friday, August 5, 2011

Lineup Card: 8-5-11 Rockies vs Nationals

If you're looking for Rockies game lineups and you don't feel like searching all over Twitter or waiting for MLB.com to post them, check back to Heaven & Helton about 30-60 minutes before first pitch. They should be here waiting for you every night game and some afternoon games.

Link

Yesterday's Recap: Rockies' E's lead the way (not errors for once)

Colorado Rockies (52-60)
  1. LF Eric Young
  2. CF Dexter Fowler
  3. 1B Todd Helton
  4. SS Troy Tulowitzki
  5. RF Seth Smith
  6. 2B Chris Nelson
  7. 3B Ian Stewart
  8. C   Chris Iannetta
  9. P    Juan Nicasio
I love this pitching matchup tonight. Love it. Two young guys that should have bright futures.