True "Wild" card team

It is that time of year again. When the Rockies have slacked off much of the season and pull it together when it matters (kind of how Shaq used to in his prime). The Rockies once again have proven they can beat any team at Coors Field. Their home record to date is 41-20 (2nd in major league baseball), but no one has ever questioned the Rockies at home. Their road record is a pitiful 25-40 (tied for 9th worst in baseball). Surprisingly, the Rockies have the same road record as the Kansas City Royals! Whether the Rockies make the playoffs or not, they will look back on this season and see not one road trip going .500 or better. This makes me glad I never vacationed to see the Rockies play on the road this season. I will assume they correct their mistakes on the road and I will proudly represent the purple and black somewhere away from Coors next season.
All hope is not lost for Colorado this year. The Rockies are on a 4-game win-streak and are only 4 games back from the wild card spot at 66-60. The Rockies have little room for error from now until the end of the season. Granted, they don’t necessarily have to win 21 out of 22 but they have to play much better baseball on the road. This time last year the Rockies led the wildcard with a 72-54 record but on the road they were 36-30! Of the 36 games remaining in the season, Colorado plays 19 games at home, leaving 17 road games. If the Rockies plan on making the playoffs they must play stellar on the road winning at least 14 of their remaining 17, and continue to win at home, taking at least 12 of their remaining 19 games. If the Rockies can manage to win 26 of their remaining 36 games they will make the playoffs. The Rockies must find consistency in their bats like they have during this win streak. Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki cannot carry the team by themselves. The Rockies need continued production from Dexter Fowler and Todd Helton, as well as Ian Stewart and Seth Smith. The bullpen must be able to close out games. Huston Street has saved 2 straight games after coming out of his rut, and Joe Beimel has played very consistent lately. Rafael Betancourt disappointed me Monday night when he let the Braves back in it in the 9th inning. If Tracy leaves Manny Corpas on the bench and the bullpen consistently closes out games, the Rockies should be in great shape for October.