Two For Two
The Rox have won two road series. We were not able to say that in 2005 until August 4. Today is April 14. You don't have to be an analyst, which I'm, to understand there's a big difference. The Rox won their fifth road game last season on May 26. That is 43 days away. The Rox have won their fifth road game a full 43 days earlier than they did last year. The comparisons of this season and last season may grow old if the current trend continues, but it is so remarkable that at this point it still bears mention. August was the first month of the 2005 season that the Rox won five road games, going 9-6. Aside from a couple missed plays Tuesday the Rox could have easily swept the entire road trip. The phrase "sweeping a road trip" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue of a Rox fan and isn't something we generally even contemplate, let alone nearly witness. Time will tell if our performance is a result of solid play or the fact that our opponents have been fellow members of the NL West.
One thing I was glad to see and give Clint credit for, was the benching of Holliday and Ardoin for their parts in losing a run Tuesday night. It shows that Hurdle expects accountability and isn't afraid to publicize his displeasure with a player by sitting him down.
Brad Hawpe started the season slow, but is now one of the hottest hitters going. He was batting .222 after five games and now is hitting .382 with a .950 slugging percentage and has 10 rbi in the last four games. Hawpe can tie the franchise record of five straight games hitting a home run with one tonight against Philadelphia at CF.
I have added a season summary on the website. Here you will see various statistics and splits, updated regularly. Check it out and let me know if there is something else you'd like to see as part of the summary.
I have accepted a job with the Regional Transportation District, the public transit agency for the Denver metro area. The HQ for RTD is at 16th and Blake in downtown Denver, just four blocks from the glorious home of our beloved Rox. The proximity to CF isn't listed among the fringe benefits, but it should be.
Until next time, Go Rockies!
One thing I was glad to see and give Clint credit for, was the benching of Holliday and Ardoin for their parts in losing a run Tuesday night. It shows that Hurdle expects accountability and isn't afraid to publicize his displeasure with a player by sitting him down.
Brad Hawpe started the season slow, but is now one of the hottest hitters going. He was batting .222 after five games and now is hitting .382 with a .950 slugging percentage and has 10 rbi in the last four games. Hawpe can tie the franchise record of five straight games hitting a home run with one tonight against Philadelphia at CF.
I have added a season summary on the website. Here you will see various statistics and splits, updated regularly. Check it out and let me know if there is something else you'd like to see as part of the summary.
I have accepted a job with the Regional Transportation District, the public transit agency for the Denver metro area. The HQ for RTD is at 16th and Blake in downtown Denver, just four blocks from the glorious home of our beloved Rox. The proximity to CF isn't listed among the fringe benefits, but it should be.
Until next time, Go Rockies!
posted by Todd Nikkel | 6:50 AM
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