The Rockies don’t have to be Stephen Hawking or Albert Einstein to figure out the formula. It is quite simple. So here it is:
Win 50 games at home. Last year, the Rockies went 46-35 at home and edged out the Milwaukee Brewers by one game for the final Wild Card. Having 50 wins would have made the race for Wild Card home field much more interesting the final week of the season.
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Play .500 baseball on the road. Last year, 41-40. Check.
Close out close games.