If the Padres had not trotted out batting practice Lyles, the Rockies may have been shutout 4 games in a row.

Forget Rocktober, it appears Choketember is in force.

Playing your best lineup means leaving Desmond on the bench.  He is a defensive liability no matter where Black puts him.  Biggest waste of money since...well, Rockies management has paid a lot of over the hill veterans to come to Denver to retire.