Rockies in Milwaukee: Take 1

The Rockies have shown time and again that they have what it takes to win. Then, going to Chicago, they beat out the Cubs to solidify their playoff spot. Now, they stand a decent chance to put up a good fight against the Brewers. First, they can lean heavily on their starting pitchers. The Brewers will likely turn to their bullpen early and often, which could spell trouble for them late in games. They’ve relied on offense to win games for them, so if the Rockies can capitalize on this, they’d be in good shape. The Rockies also have an advantage in Bud Black, who has had solid playoff experience. This is Craig Counsell’s first playoff appearance as a manager. Next up, the Rockies have a very deep bench that they are comfortable turning to. The Brewers are a wonderful team, and they’ve earned their spot in the playoffs. But so have the Rockies.

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