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ADAMS: Rockies play follow the leader
Published August 22, 2008 at 2:45 p.m.
Updated August 22, 2008 at 2:45 p.m.
Photo by David Zalubowski © Associated Press
The Colorado Rockies' Cory Sullivan, left, congratulates Brad Hawpe as he crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run off Diamondbacks reliever Jon Rauch in the eighth inning Wednesday night at Coors Field. Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder, right, looks on.
The Rockies trailed Arizona by nine games after losing 6-2 to the Diamondbacks at Coors Field on Aug. 14. After winning five of six games on the road, the Rockies return home to start a series against the Cincinnati Reds trailing Arizona by . . . nine games.
It been that way for the Rockies all season. They can't make their own luck - or catch a break.
When the Rockies put together a win streak, the Diamondbacks seem to win. If the Diamondbacks hit another losing skid, the Rockies probably will slide at the same time.
For now, the Rockies need to forget about catching Arizona and just concentrate on winning, period. Considering the time they've spent at 15 games below .500 or worse, a .500 finish to the season would be a rather remarkable feat . . .
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