The fleeting postseason of the Colorado Rockies

Sadly, the postseason for the Rockies officially ended yesterday.  They were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers.  One reason for this quick exit from the playoffs is Colorado’s lack of offense.  Aside from game 1 (which ended in a 3-2 score) the Rockies were shut out in every game!  Let’s give credit to the Brewers; they played a very good series.

This was not the way the Rockies wanted their season to end, but they should hold their heads up high; it was an excellent season, and they should be optimistic for the future.  Furthermore, speaking from my perspective as a fan, I got caught up in the success and excitement of the Rockies season in a way that I haven’t in a very long time.

To add insult to injury, the same day that the Rockies were eliminated from playoff contention, the Denver Broncos lost their third game in a row to drop to a record of 2-3.  I won’t sugarcoat it: the Broncos were pummeled by the New York Jets; the final score was 34-16.  The Jets offense went wild – running back Isaiah Crowell alone ran for a career high 219 yards on 15 carries – while the Jets deserve credit, quite frankly, it was an ugly loss for Denver.  Many Bronco fans are remembering how the Broncos went on a similar losing streak last year and ended up with an abysmal season of 5-11.  In short, it was a tough day for Colorado teams yesterday.  

Kevin