Rockies probably got more than their share of late-inning breaks early in the season. The past two games, things have evened out in a painful manner. But still, have to feel really good about Marquez - he may be leapfrogging his more heavily hyped fellow starters. I like Gray, Hoffman and Freeland a lot, but I'm not sure any of them are going to be better than this guy.

Also, I don't think Arenado and Rusin "miscommunicated" on that popup. Nolan saw the batter didn't run to first, and let it drop for a double play. The only reason it was even close at first is that he bobbled the ball before throwing to second. Heads up play by Arenado, and a lazy play by the hitter (and it was Zimmer, not Brantley - he was injured earlier in the game).