Colorado continues its four-game series in San Diego on Saturday night when Chad Bettis (1-3, 6.23 ERA) takes the mound against former Rockies pitcher Jhoulys Chacin (12-10, 4.12 ERA). Heading into the contest, here are three numbers we think you should know.
8 – That’s the current elimination number for Colorado’s closest competitor to the second Wild Card spot. That number would belong to the St. Louis Cardinals, who now stand just 1.5 games behind the Rockies for the Wild Card. Milwaukee’s extra-inning loss to the Chicago Cubs on Friday night slid the Brewers behind the Cardinals in not only the chase for the Wild Card but also the hunt for the National League Central crown.