Colorado Rockies top moments tournament: Rocktober streak (part 2)

On this day in Colorado Rockies history ten years ago, the 2007 Rockies had a double-header against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field in what would become the second and third wins in what was later named “the Rocktober streak.” We discuss that double header in the second part of the streak as a part of our top 32 moments in Rockies franchise history tournament.

In the first game of a day-night double-header against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodgers manager Grady Little presented this lineup to home plate umpire and crew chief Tim Welke before the game.

1. Rafael Furcal, SS
2. Former Rockie Juan Pierre, CF
3. Matt Kemp, RF
4. Jeff Kent, 2B
5. James Loney, 1B
6. Russell Martin, C
7. Andy LaRoche, 3B
8. Andre Ethier, LF
9. Chad Billingsley, SP

Rockies manager Clint Hurdle presented this lineup:

1. Cory Sullivan, CF
2. Troy Tulowitzki, SS
3. Matt Holliday, LF
4. Todd Helton, 1B
5. Garrett Atkins, 3B
6. Brad Hawpe, RF
7. Yorvit Torrealba, C
8. Omar Quintanilla, 2B
9. Jeff Francis, SP

A recap of the game

Rockies starter Jeff Francis started out rocky (no pun intended) as he walked Pierre, allowed a stolen base to him, and he intentionally walked Kent. However, no further damage came to pass.

From the bottom of the first inning through the top of the fourth, both teams had a combined five singles and one walk but entering the bottom of the fourth, the game was still scoreless. However, a Rockie would change that in the bottom of the fourth.