WOW!

That's about the best way I can describe what the kiddos did Monday. To be down by two runs against one of the best closers in baseball, and to rally to win the game, in dramatic fashion no less, was something that I think nearly every Rox fan will remember for quite some time. Almost every member of the Kiddie Corp was instrumental in a truly memorable Opening Day victory. Baker hit is first MLB homerun, becoming the 52nd player (the spreadsheet on the website is updated) to hit his first as a Colorado Rockie. He also became the 5th Rockie to do it in his MLB debut. Can you name the other four?

Miles was lights out from the leadoff spot, an area of concern among many in the Rockies blogosphere. Barmes was solid from the #2 spot, that is until the 9th, when he was big-time clutch. Barmes' walkoff homer reminded me of Dante's walkoff to christen CF in 1995. The big difference was that Dante had established himself as a clutch hitter while Barmes is still an unknown. Cory Sullivan, who has done nothing but earn his way onto the big-league roster the last two springs, finally made his debut with a pinch-hit, rbi double and the tying run. Somewhat lost in the offensive performances was the fact that Ryan Speier earned his first MLB win. To top it all off, Baker, Sullivan and Speier all played in their first game above AA.

Not bad for a bunch of kids that almost nobody in Denver knows about, let alone the rest of the league. One thing can be said for sure, these kids do not quit. They may lose a lot of games. On the other hand, they might surprise a lot of people and be pretty good. Either way, they should be fun to watch. Thanks KC for a great game and what will be a fond memory.