He’s back today. Image: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

So it is a tough position. Wilin Rosario, the full time catcher at the moment, has struggled so much when it comes to receiving and blocking the ball that it has become a primary talking point for those who cover the team. He is asked about his defensive struggles seemingly every day. So it makes sense to play the other guy, right? Unless…

…the other guy is Jordan Pacheco, who has caught twice all season. Is that a better option than Rosario? Is it scary that we aren’t sure about the answer to that question, that we actually wonder if a catcher who has played twice is a better option than our catcher of the future for a high-leverage game?

I am in favor of Rosario struggling on the field and gaining valuable experience that way. I understand that Pacheco is going to play behind the plate right now for lack of a better option. Any other game and neither of these options seem troublesome. But…

…when it comes to De La Rosa, whose importance to this franchise is without question at this point, both options seem terrible. De La Rosa has enough to worry about as he grinds his way back to his place as a franchise ace. It is less than ideal that he might also have to coddle an inexperienced catcher through the game. Today and only today, I wish the Rockies could bring back Yorvit Torrealba on a one day contract or work out a trade with the Angels to borrow Chris Iannetta for a day and then send him back in time for Friday’s game.

Without placing unnecessary pressure on De La Rosa, we all understand the importance of seeing him on the mound for the Rockies again today. In that context, any other option at catcher seems better than those currently on the roster. Hopefully Pacheco will bring the same grit he has shown all season and stay out of the way for an important moment in an otherwise meaningless game.

If you ever wanted a clear sign that things are not meant to be, look no further than a pitcher going 2-for-3. RHP Vance Worley was 0-21 coming into the game and proceeded to hit a two run double.

Adam Ottavino pursued a usually wise decision to walk Mike Fontenot with two-outs to get to pitcher Vance Worley. Problem is, Worley had different plans as he smacked a two-run double down the right field line, putting the Phillies up 6-2.

Jeremy Guthrie allowed four runs on seven hits, while walking two. The four-runs in four innings look bad, but if you’re looking for a positive, Guthrie gave up all four runs in the first inning and managed to work the remainder of his start allowing no runs. Guthrie buried himself out of the gate giving up a double to Shane Victorino, an RBI single to Chase Utley and then walking Ryan Howard. Carlos Ruiz was able to take advantage early with men on and cranked a three-run homer.

Guthrie now has an ERA of 9.31 at Coors Field.

Wilin Rosario made another case as to why the Rockies need to remain patient with his development. The dreaded word with this team has been potential, but Rosario’s offensive upside can’t be ignored. He had two hits, including an eighth inning three-run homer to put the Rockies back in position to win within one run.

Unfortunately, Matt Belisle couldn’t keep the score 6-5 and gave up two runs in the ninth.

Tyler Colvin proved why you always need to hustle and have field awareness. Colvin decided to jog back to first after Jordan Pacheco hit a ball to center field and was thrown out at first.

The Rockies have put themselves in the position to win their first series at home since the beginning of June.