It was an exciting night to be a Rockies fan, but the game was not without its peaks and valleys.
↵Peaks
↵- Rockies Pull Out Come From Behind Victory To Win 8-7
↵- The Rockies scored seven runs after the sixth inning. For most of the season, the Rockies have been unable to score late in the game.
↵- Johnny Herrera had his first four-hit game of his career.
↵- Chris Nelson made his major league debut, put down a successful sacrifice bunt, and scored. He knocked over the catcher to score that run.
↵Valleys
↵- The top of the ninth provided more drama than necessary.
↵- Manny Corpas recorded the first two outs of the inning, but allowed two base runners while doing it. He then allowed a three-run homer to bring the game to a one-run lead in favor of the Rockies.
↵- Franklin Morales, lefty, came in to pitch to Prince Fielder, lefty. Fielder walked.
↵- Jonathan Lucroy battled Rafael Betancourt for 10 pitches, fouling off six straight at one point. But that 10th pitch gave the Rockies the win and made the overall game a peak.