It would have been nice to take yesterday's game and earn a split on the road trip, but there were things to build off in this southern California adventure.
After a 2-4 road trip which saw the Rockies actually post a neutral run differential (19-19) and not give up more than six runs in any game, the Rockies will head home and play eight games in seven days against the Phillies and Giants.
The most touching story of the weekend came from Patrick Sanders as he documents John's two-year-old son, Jameson, and his battle for life and recovery after a rattlesnake bite in spring training.