Rockies Rock the House

Ok, maybe "stellar" and "champions" aren't words one usually associates with the Colorado Rockies. Those people may want to reconsider.

Recently Colorado played San Diego for the NL West wildcard. The game was nothing short of thrilling! It was everything a tie-breaker game should be. Here are the highlights:

In the first inning, Matsui and Tulowitzki scored earning the Rocks 2 runs.

In the second, Torrealba hit a one-run homerun. It's now 3-0 Rockies.

In the third, the Padres came back and scored FIVE... and I don't care how. That was a blow, for sure. It's now 5-3 Padres

But, in the Rockies' half of the third inning, Helton hit a one-run homer. 5-4 Padres.

In the 5th Tulowitzki scored which tied the score 5-5.

In the 6th Smith scored for the Rockies putting them ahead 6-5.

In the 8th the Padres scored which tied it at 6.

Then, the game went on for FOUR extra innings!!!! In the top of the 13th, the Padres scored TWO! I thought it was all over, but oh, it wasn't.

During the Rockies' half, Tulowitzki and Matsui both doubled and scored, Holliday tripled, and Carroll hit a sac fly allowing Holliday to score the game-winning run!

If you ask me, Holliday didn't even touch the base, but the ump called it safe and who's to argue? The point is is that the first time since 1995 (or something), the Rockies are IN THE PLAYOFFS!!

Now the Rockies are facing the Phillies and are up 2-0 in the series!!! One more!