Wow, talk about the “comeback kids”, the Colorado Rockies have certainly set a pace for this years pennant race with their miraculous season finish to clinch the wildcard position in the National League. The Rockies have been on fire recently and won 14 of their last 15 games, including a franchise record 11 game winning streak, the longest winning streak in the major leagues this season.

During that 15 game stretch, the Rockies hit .316 as a team and outscored their opponents 102-61. Matt Holliday, Troy Tulowitzki and Brad Hawpe all have emerged as league leading sluggers and led the Rockies in their scoring frenzy. Holliday homered 11 times in a 12 game September stretch and became just the fifth player since 1949 to lead his league in both batting (.340) and RBI (137). Troy Tulowitzki

Despite having to pitch at home in the thin air at Coors Field, the Rockies managed to post the best ERA (3.86) in the National League since the All-Star break . Jeff Francis, who tied the single season Rockies franchise record for wins with 17, was the only pitcher with 30 starts. It’s not just the starters who powered the Rockies into the playoffs, the bullpen posted a impressive 2.26 ERA during the final 15 games of the season.

Although the Philadelphia Phillies were a huge underdog story this year, coming from the back of their division to beat the Mets for the title, the Rockies are the most suprising entry into the playoff picture. Congratulations to skipper Clint Hurdle and his staff for all their efforts to bring the Rockies into the post-season.

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