DENVER -- A formula for stopping the Rockies' offense has emerged: pitch around Charlie Blackmon and Nolan Arenado and take advantage of the rest of the lineup. Their response? Patience at the plate and trust in their teammates.
Through April 25, Blackmon was hitting .300 with a 1.023 OPS that was buoyed by a .638 slugging percentage, and Arenado was at .342, with .589 slugging and a 1.026 OPS.
In the 12 games since (which leads into Friday night against the Brewers), they've crushed the mistake pitches -- to the tune of three homers for Blackmon, and four homers and three doubles for Arenado.