Rock Solid Recap: The Astros Are Welcome To Stay

Rockies 11, Astros 5 (boxscore)

I don't just mean for the weekend either. I mean stay for the entire summer and then come back again in 2013 instead of moving to the American League.

Please?

Winning Players: The entire offense

We're at a point now where it's impossible to pick out two or third players, let alone select a single player. That's how hot this offense is right now. Everybody is hitting where they should be. Everybody is clicking and contributing. It doesn't matter if you remove a key part like Troy Tulowitzki, the line keeps on moving and producing.

It's so much fun to watch from our perspective. It's a nightmare for the opposing manager and pitching coach, because there's really not an adjustment they can make when it reaches this level. All they can do is hope that particular game is the one where it slows down on its own. All we can do is hope it never does, because our starting pitching is still our starting pitching.

Turning Point: More like an exclamation point. Carlos Gonzalez's 1st inning three-run homer made him the 22nd major leaguer to homer in four straight at-bats. It's also gave the Rockies a 3-0 start. After RBI doubles by Todd Helton and Jordan Pacheco, it was a five-run first.

The Rockies then added four more in the second behind RBIs from Michael Cuddyer (2), Wilin Rosario and Jordan Pacheco... again. Houston was never going to recover from that onslaught unless Craig Biggo, Jeff Bagwell and Tony Eusebio came out of retirement.

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Lineup Card: Rockies vs Astros 5-31-12

Wednesday's Recap: Rockies Outfield Hits The Home Run Cycle In 13-5 Win

Lineups

Colorado Rockies (20-29)

1. Dexter Fowler (CF)
2. Marco Scutaro (SS)
3. Carlos Gonzalez (LF)
4. Michael Cuddyer (RF)
5. Todd Helton (1B)
6. Wilin Rosario (C)
7. Jordan Pacheco (3B)
8. D.J. LeMahieu (2B)
9. Jeremy Guthrie (P)

It's still unclear on whether or not Troy Tulowitzki will need a DL stint. That word may come down yet today or the Rockies could hold on another 24-48 hours to see how he responds to treatment. In the meantime, D.J. LeMahieu is a starter with Marco Scutaro sliding over to short, and the offense and defense will both take significant hits because of it. 

Lovely, isn't it?

Update: Tulo goes to the DL. Chris Nelson activated from the DL. 

Houston Astros (22-28)

1. Jordan Schafer (CF)
2. Jose Altuve (2B)
3. Jed Lowrie (SS)
4. Carlos Lee (1B)
5. Chris Johnson (3B)
6. Brian Bogusevic (RF)
7. J.D. Martinez (LF)
8. Jason Castro (C)
9. Bud Norris (P)

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Rock Solid Recap: Rockies Outfield Hits The Home Run Cycle In 13-5 Win

Rockies 13, Astros 5 (boxscore)

Winning Players: Carlos Gonzalez, Dexter Fowler and Michael Cuddyer

The Rockies Outfield combined to go 7-for-13 with FIVE home runs, 11 RBI, 6 R, and 2 BB tonight. 

Good. Lord. 

Carlos Gonzalez hit three of those home runs (two solos and a two-run shot). Not a one of them had a single bit of doubt, either, unless you factor in the welfare of the people or objects in the path of his destruction. 

Watch CarGo's First Home Run

Watch CarGo's Second Home Run

Watch CarGo's Third Home Run 

You know how hot Dexter Fowler is right now? The baseball is exploding off his bat with nearly the same ferocity as Carlos Gonzalez's. Seriously. Of course I fully acknowledge that nobody hits the ball harder than Cargo when he's locked in (see above highlights), but Dexter is coming as close as anyone I can remember since CarGo arrived.

Watch Dexter Fowler's three-run homer

And to complete the home run cycle — well, actually this came in the 1st, I'm out of order — Michael Cuddyer delivered the Grand Slam.

Indeed the offense is answering the challenge right now. How long they can sustain a stretch this hot is now the question, and it's about to become more difficult if Troy Tulowitzki (strained left groin) needs a DL stint.

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Lineup Card: Rockies vs Astros 5-30-12

Monday's Recap(s): Memorial Day Special: Two Recaps For The Price Of One

Lineups

Colorado Rockies (19-29)

1. Dexter Fowler (CF)
2. Marco Scutaro (2B)
3. Carlos Gonzalez (LF)
4. Troy Tulowitzki (SS)
5. Todd Helton (1B)
6. Michael Cuddyer (RF)
7. Wilin Rosario (C)
8. Jordan Pacheco (3B)
9. Christian Friedrich (P)

The A-Team! Just too bad it took until May 28 for the plan to come together (or the manager to get it right).

Houston Astros (22-27)

1. Jordan Schafer (CF)
2. Jose Altuve (2B)
3. Jed Lowrie (SS)
4. Carlos Lee (1B)
5. J.D. Martinez (LF)
6. Justin Maxwell (RF)
7. Chris Johnson (3B)
8. Chris Snyder (C)
9. Lucas Harrell (P)

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Memorial Day Special: Two Recaps For The Price Of One

Game 1: Rockies 9, Astros 7 (boxscore)

Winning Player: Jordan Pacheco

Pacheco started the Rockies offense with a 1st inning RBI triple to center field, scoring Dexter Fowler. And then he broke a 7-7 tie in the 8th inning with a clutch two-out, two-run single to center, scoring pinch-runner Jeremy Guthrie and Dexter Fowler... again.

Highlight of the Game: Watch Pacheco's big hits

I love watch Pacheco hit. This lineup is full of excellent hitters when they're clicking, and Pacheco currently takes a back seat to none in terms of my confidence when the Rockies need a good at-bat.

Obviously Todd Helton has a made career delivering clutch hits. Michael Cuddyer, Carlos Gonzalez and Dexter Fowler have also had their share. But with Pacheco, (much like Helton) you know you're going to get a professional approach — yes, I realize he doesn't walk — regardless of the score and inning.

Those are the guys I'll take my chances with and feel good about it every time, and it's nice to see the Rockies add another to the mix.

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Rock Solid Recrap: Sundays are back in Colorado

Astros 3, Rockies 2 (boxscore) 

What Went Wrong: Same as last night. Same as practically every Sunday from the 2011 season. Colorado's offense mounted few relevant threats against Bud Norris and the Astros bullpen. They were awful with runners in scoring position — 0-for-5 (3-for-17 in the series). And they backed that up with defensive letdowns at the absolute worst possible time.

That's the formula we've grown accustomed to. That's the formula Dan O'Dowd desperately tried to destroy with his string of offseason changes. It's not off to a promising start.

Of course Jim Tracy is going to catch a lot of flack for his usual Sunday lineup antics. Understandably so. But I have to admit I understood his thinking today (scary I know) initially, and didn't hate it, either. Of course my 20/20 hindsight vision hates it now, but five hours ago I was willing to give him a pass.

Yes, it would be ideal to spread the off days out. (Hopefully he does from now on) But the opening weekend congest things a bit. I think Tracy wanted to show consistency starting the same lineup on both Friday and Saturday, which is fine. You're obviously not going to bench regulars in the home opener. And he didn't want those bench players — most of whom were swinging hot bats at the end of spring — sitting idle for an entire week.

It's a tough thing to balance. For all his faults, I won't go after him for his thought process or the actual lineup. His late game strategy is much easier for me to target.

He made the call to bring in Dexter Fowler for defense with a one run lead in the eighth. That was a good start. Colvin shifted to right, upgrading that position as well. Cuddyer moved to first leaving Todd Helton on the bench. That proved costly. But the biggest move was the one he didn't make, leaving Jordan Pacheco to man third while Chris Nelson stayed glued to the bench.

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Lineup Card: Rockies @ Astros 4-8-12

Colorado Rockies (1-1)

1. Tyler Colvin (CF)
2. Jordan Pacheco (3B)
3. Carlos Gonzalez (LF)
4. Troy Tulowitzki (SS)
5. Jason Giambi (1B)
6. Michael Cuddyer (RF)
7. Wilin Rosario (C)
8. Jonathan Herrera (2B)
9. Juan Nicasio (P)

As always, Jim Tracy empties the bench for a Sunday game. But you know something? This lineup doesn't appear to suck. This lineup is actually intriguing. This lineup is, dare I say, a little bit exciting. Now I hope they're a lot bit productive.

Houston Astros (1-1)

1. Jordan Schafer (CF)
2. Jose Altuve (2B)
3. J.D. Martinez (LF)
4. Carlos Lee (1B)
5. Brian Bogusevic (RF)
6. Chris Johnson (3B)
7. Jason Castro (C)
8. Marwin Gonzalez (SS)
9. Bud Norris (P)

Here's something to think about; If the Astros win this game today, they will have a winning record for the first time since July 29, 2009. I'd really prefer the Rockies not be the team directly responsible for that.  

Links

— Recrap: Rockies Off Little Support For Jamie Moyer. Heaven & Helton

— Rockies bumble and get bombed... Purple Row

— Always a good idea to check in with Michelle Hoag after Rockies games. Here's what she had to say about last night's setback. Rox Pile 

— Looking for a thorough review of some baseball apps for your iPhone or iPoc Touch? Frank has you covered over at Rox Blox.

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Rock Solid Recrap: Rockies Offer Little Support For Jamie Moyer

Astros 7, Rockies 3 (boxscore)

Rockies fans search for offense in Houston.

What Went Wrong: Well, for one thing, the Rockies offense simply couldn't figure out Lucas Harrell.

Yeah, that Lucas Harrell. The one you've never heard of.

In his seven innings of work, the Rockies managed only three hits against the 26-year-old right-hander, while striking out four times. So if we're going to make an official list of unknown or really bad pitchers that the Rockies inexplicably struggle against in 2012, that list is going to start on April 7 with the name of Lucas Harrell.

In addition to an inept offense, the Rockies committed three official errors behind Jamie Moyer, with several other sloppy misplays on both sides of the field interspersed throughout.

Read more about them starting... now.

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Lineup Card: Rockies @ Astros 4-7-12

Colorado Rockies (1-0)

1. Marco Scutaro (2B)
2. Dexter Fowler (CF)
3. Carlos Gonzalez (LF)
4. Troy Tulowitzki (SS)
5. Todd Helton (1B)
6. Michael Cuddyer (RF)
7. Ramon Hernandez (C)
8. Chris Nelson (3B)
9. Jamie Moyer (P)

The same lineup two days in a row? Against both a left-handed and right-hander pitcher? Is Jim Tracy feeling well? 

According to Troy Renck we can expect to see both Jordan Pacheco and Wilin Rosario starting on Sunday. Wouldn't shock me if we also saw Tyler Colvin and/or Jason Giambi in there against Bud Norris. 

Houston Astros (0-1)

1. Jordan Schafer (CF)
2. Brian Bixler (2B)
3. J.D. Martinez (LF)
4. Carlos Lee (1B)
5. Chris Johnson (3B)
6. Brian Bogusevic (RF)
7. Chris Snyder (C)
8. Marwin Gonzalez (SS)
9. Lucas Harrell (P)

This is the mostly right-handed version of the worst lineup in the National League. It's an excellent opponent for Jamie Moyer to start off against as he seeks to become the oldest winning pitcher in MLB history.

Links

— Eric Young Jr. talks about his critical eighth inning steal and the Houdini act that followed. Denver Post

— David Martin looks at the impact Dan O'Dowd's offseason acquisitions had in the Opening Day victory. Rockies Review

— Our friend Frank (@druidlove) checked in with his first official blog post of the 2012. As always, an interesting perspective from one of the Rockies most loyal fans and customers. Rox Blox

— How Ubaldo's suspension turned into a joke. Dave Krieger

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Rock Solid Recap: Astros Giveth, Rockies Taketh

Rockies 5, Astros 3 (Boxscore)

Winning Player: One game in, one tough decision on who deserves to be the Rockies winning player. I thought Troy Tulowitzki had a terrific game with the early sac fly, a pair of defensive gems, and then the ninth inning home run — which you'll see later — that went over the train tracks and vacated Minute Maid Park all together.

Jeremy Guthrie had a very strong seven inning Rockies debut, and rightfully earned his National League victory.  Todd Helton and Michael Cuddyer were also important cogs with their two-out, opposite field run scoring hits in a pivotal third inning rally.

But my vote for the Rockies winning player goes to left-handed setup man Rex Brothers. After the Rockies took the lead in the top half, Brothers breezed through his first eighth inning appearance 1-2-3 with a pair of overpowering strikeouts and a weak groundout. That got the Rockies right back into the dugout feeling good, and then from there they added the insurance run that basically sealed the victory.

Many outings just like are sure to follow for young Mr. Brothers.

Turning Point: Jim Tracy's decision to pinch-run Eric Young Jr. for Ramon Hernandez after his eighth inning lead-off single paid off immediately with a stolen base. Of course, one minute later, it was on the verge of turning into a disaster when EY was caught in between second and third on a ball in the dirt that was blocked by Astros catcher Jason Castro.

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Opening Day Lineup Card: Rockies @ Astros

The Fourth Opening Day is a charm. 

Finally we have arrived at some meaningful baseball because finally we have arrived at a Rockies game day. I don't care what your expectations are, if you aren't jacked through your living room ceiling today then place two fingers under your chin and check for a pulse. That, or leave this blog because this isn't the place for you.

Lineups!!

Colorado Rockies (0-0)

1. Marco Scutaro (2B)
2. Dexter Fowler (CF)
3. Carlos Gonzalez (LF)
4. Troy Tulowitzki (SS)
5. Todd Helton (1B)
6. Michael Cuddyer (RF)
7. Ramon Hernandez (C)
8. Chris Nelson (3B)
9. Jeremy Guthrie (P)

Fowler and Scutaro spent most of the spring flip-flopped from the Opening Day arrangement, but Jim Tracy felt like Fowler's spring was awful enough to warrant a switch. It'll be interesting to see how that lasts.

Helton hitting ahead of Cuddyer against a left-hander is a little surprising. I guess Tracy is playing the respect card there, which is fine.

And then we have Chris Nelson getting the Opening Day nod at third. That was widely assumed to be the case but is now officially official. 

Houston Astros (0-0)

1. Jordan Schafter (CF)
2. Jose Altuve (2B)
3. J.D. Martinez (LF)
4. Carlos Lee (1B)
5. Brian Bogusevic (RF)
6. Chris Johnson (3B)
7. Jason Castro (C)
8. Marwin Gonzalez (SS)
9. Wandy Rodriguez (P)

Looking for the worst Opening Day lineup in Major League Baseball? Look no further than that mess Brad Mills was forced to write down this afternoon. Granted, there's potential in a number of these guys to be serviceable to good big leaguers, today... bleh.  

In case you missed it earlier today, I offered a few Rockies (and baseball) predictions for 2012. Wager at your own risk.

Enough talking? I think so.

Play ball!

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Rock Solid Recap: Rockies use the force to crush Astros

Rockies 19, Astros 3 (boxscore)

Remember when we made fun of the Rockies on Sundays?

Not this time.

As @Rockieswoman1 pointed in her postgame game, the Rockies outscored the Tennessee Titans, Denver Bronces, as well 16 other NFL teams on Sunday. SIXTEEN. 1-6.

This after scoring a grand total of... wait for it....19 on their entire final seven-game home stand. This team. Seriously. I don't even know what to tell you, so I'll just give you two basic pieces of information.

1. The Rockies 19 runs were a season high. Duh!
2. The 25 hits were a franchise record.

Who got those hits? I'll break those down into clubs.

4-Hit Club

• Jordan Pacheco 
• Ty Wigginton 
• Tommy Field (3 RBI, walk)

3-Hit Club

• Mark Ellis 
• Seth Smith (2 walks) 
• Kevin Kouzmanoff (2 homeruns, 5 RBI)

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Rock Solid RECAP: Don't call it a turnaround!

No, really, don't call it that. 

Rockies 4, Astros 2 (13) (boxscore)

But do call it a victory!

Wait, that's what it's called when you score more than your opponent, right?

Or a win. That's fine.

Here's what you need to know about how the Rockies snapped their embarrassing nine-game losing streak.

-- Jason Hammel pitched VERY well in his return to the rotation. 7 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K. That's encouraging for a couple reasons.

#1 - There's a really good chance we're going to need him in that rotation to start next season. Unless the Rockies sign or trade for a couple starters, or Jorge De La Rosa and Juan Nicasio not only recover ahead of schedule, but also prove themselves to be effective, Hammel will have to start games in April.

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Lackluster Recrap: Sucking at baseball is contagious

My God. The Rockies pathetic play has infected Drew Pomeranz. We need to get him as far away from this current team as we can, as we quickly as we can, or we may risk ruining his pitching future.

I may or may not be joking.

Astros 11, Rockies 2 (boxscore) 

Whatever the cause, this was definitely a rough night at the office for young Drew Pomeranz, which wouldn't be overly concerning under normal circumstances -- you can't expect a pitcher to come out and be brilliant his first three starts -- but since it came against the lowly Houston Astros, some discouragement is acceptable.

Just keep it small.

Real small.

Here's a quick recap: Houston ambushed Drew in the first, beginning their attack with six straight hits -- three singles, three doubles -- and five runs. Pomernanz then settled in to record three straight outs -- a Clint Barmes fly out, followed by two strikeouts.

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Lackluster Recrap: Lather. Rinse. Continue sucking.

This team would be killing my desire to write about baseball if I didn't know I'd be writing about playoff games starting in about eight days. Seriously, coming up with something to say is impossible when you go 0-7 in your final home stand, get shutout in your home finale, and then lose to the Houston freaking Astros.

Are they seriously not going to win another game? Is that what we're faced with here? They're going to somehow top last year's 1-13 finish? I don't know what the answer will be, but if the Rockies can't win Drew Pomeranz's start on Friday night, I'm going to assume that's how it'll go.

Astros 9, Rockies 6 (boxscore)

There's nothing really to evaluate at this point with Alex White. Either he's not totally healthy, or he's nowhere close to being major league ready. My guess is still the finger isn't right, but whatever the case, his performance next spring training is what really matters. He'll have to do well there to calm everybody down and win his spot on the team. Whatever happened in these start won't factor in at all.

-- Wilin Rosario continues to slug the ball very well, but clearly has to work on his discipline at the plate. That's fine. It'll be a constant adjustment for him, as it is for all young players. But not all young players have his pop, which makes me smile. He is the future. Embrace it.

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Rock Solid Recap: Business is taken care of

It wasn't always pretty, but the Colorado Rockies completed a sweep of the lowly Houston Astros Wednesday afternoon and finished their cupcake homestand with the 7-2 record they needed to not completely fall off the map. That's all you can really ask of them at this point. Regardless of how (walk-off wild pitch), just beat the teams you're supposed to beat.

Inch towards .500.

And then pray for miracles.

Rockies 7, Astros 6 in 10 (boxscore)

Talk about a fast start. Colorado's first four batters reached and scored - capped by Troy Tulowitzki's two-run home run - putting Wandy Rodriguez (their recent waiver claim), on the ropes early. But Wandy quickly battled off those ropes, allowing only a Carlos Gonzalez two-run homer in the 4th in his next five innings.

It actually reminded me a lot of a typical Esmil Rogers start (whose spot he would have likely taken in the rotation had the deal materialized), but Rodriguez is better than that nine times out ten.

Aaron Cook was very 2010-2011 Aaron Cookish today. Slow start. Rockies come right back and give him the lead. Then he gives it right back. It is what it is with Cook. Some days it's there. Most days it isn't.

And then Jason Hammel took the hill in his first relief appearance of the season. You could hear the groans from Colorado all the way here in Illinois; but guess what, Jason Hammel worked two very good innings and kept the score even at six. I can almost guarantee you Hammel is not liking this current arrangement, but I can also definitely guarantee you he's going to handle it professionally and I wouldn't be a bit surprised if it were a success.

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Rock Solid Recap: Mixed results for White in ugly Rockies victory

With three exceptions...

1. Carlos Gonzalez's ridiculous catch (Watch) 

2. Seth Smith's 478-foot home run (Watch)

3. Jonathan Herrera's game-winning two-run home run (Watch)

... every other piece of footage from this game should be doused in gasoline and burned.

Rockies 8, Astros 6 (boxscore)

The Colorado Rockies did not play good baseball. In fact, they were pretty horrible. The infield defense suffered from several lapses. The baserunning was atrocious... again. It just wasn't something you'd show to a group of little leaguers hoping to learn the basic fundamentals of baseball.

And then you have the Houston Astros, who could probably learn things by watching little leaguers on tape. Heck, maybe that's where manager Brad Mills got the idea to move relief pitcher Wesley Wright to right field for one batter and then back to the pitcher's mound. Hey, it worked. Give him that much.

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Lineup Card: 8-23-11 Rockies vs Astros

The Rockies have been awarded a waiver claim on Houston Astros left-hander Wandy Rodriguez. That means the Rockies have 48 hours from the time the waiver was awarded to work out a trade with Houston, or the Astros can just hand him to the Rockies and make them pay his entire contract. 

I honestly don't see either happening at this point. The Rockies are unlikely to want to part with what Houston needs, and Houston is unlikely to lower their asking price just for a salary dump. Plus they can move him in the offseason when the demand will likely be higher.

It's an interesting move for the Rockies to try to make, but this will likely become a non-story quickly.

Links

• Yesterday's Recap: The Astros are really bad
• Denver Post: Rockies acquire Kevin Kouzmanoff

Colorado Rockies (61-68) 

1. CF Dexter Fowler
2. 3B Chris Nelson
3. RF Carlos Gonzalez
4. SS Troy Tulowitzki
5. 1B Todd Helton
6. LF Seth Smith
7. C  Chris Iannetta (he's hitting higher than 8th!)
8. 2B Jonathan Herrera
9. P   Alex White

Houston Astros (42-86)

1. CF Jordan Schafer
2. 2B Jose Altuve
3. LF J.D. Martinez
4. 1B Carlos Lee
5. RF Brian Bogusevic
6. 3B Jimmy Paredes
7. SS Clint Barmes
8. C   Humberto Quintero
9. P   Bud Norris

Rock Solid Recap: The Astros are really bad

I had a feeling this homestand with the Marlins, Dodgers and Astros would have people believing again. Just based on what I've read on Twitter, people are indeed buying in, although cautiously.

Hey, I don't blame you. It's been a rough summer. Any glimmer of hope is welcomed here.

Of course this homestand will end after two more games, and then the Rockies will go on the road for nine division road games. But hey, they've taken care of business at home, which is also welcomed. Now if they can actually gain a little ground on that trip while climbing closer to .500, then you might be on to something.

It doesn't hurt that the teams they're chasing are the definition of bleh. But then again, the Rockies fit that description as well. With less pitching.

Rockies 9, Astros 5 (boxscore)

This one was over early. The offense came out firing against Brett Myers, plating six runs on six hits in the first. The inning included a number of quality plate appearances, beginning with Eric Young's leadoff walk, and concluding with yes, a two-run double from Jhoulys Chacin.

Watch Chacin smack a double

In between Dexter Fowler doubled, Carlos Gonzalez doubled in two, Todd Helton singled home CarGo, Ty Wigginton doubled, and then Mark Ellis got Todd home with an infield single. Terrific inning.

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Lineup Card: 8-22-11 Rockies vs Astros

The Rockies open the biggest series of the season tonight...

Alright, I'm lying. But it is a pretty big series for Houston... as they look to avoid elimination from the playoff race... in August.

Links

• Yesterday's Recap: Rare positive baseball thoughts on a Sunday
• Purple Row: Why you should keep watching the 2011 Rockies
• Rockies Woman: A Sunday Win! A Day Game Win! A Series Win!

Colorado Rockies (60-68)

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 Mark Ellis
8. C   Chris Iannetta
9. P    Jhoulys Chacin

Chacin has pitched down the competition at times this season. I don't know that that's possible though against these Astros.

Houston Astros (42-85)

1. CF Jordan Schafer
2. 2B Jose Altuve
3. LF J.D. Martinez
4. 1B Carlos Lee
5. RF Brian Bogusevic
6. 3B Jimmy Paredes
7. SS Clint Barmes
8. C   Humberto Quintero
9. P   Brett Myers

This is Astros lineup is a who's who of who the hell is that guy? I can tell you this... Altuve is fast. Bogusevic is pretty strong. And that's about it. Maybe I can tell you more after the game.