Colorado Rockies: The Coors Field domination must continue

On Wednesday afternoon, the Colorado Rockies couldn’t finish off the sweep of the Chicago Cubs, losing 10-1 at Coors Field. The loss snapped the Rockies’ home winning streak at 10 games, which was one game shy of their franchise record done way back in 1996.

Despite the loss, the Colorado Rockies have won 14 of the last 17 games at home, making Coors Field into something they desperately need: A home field advantage.

It goes without saying … but for the Rockies to make their third consecutive playoffs, they must continue to win at Coors Field, if not completely dominate. In past seasons, the Rockies have taken advantage of the comfy confines on the corner of 20th and Blake. So far this season, it hasn’t been any different. In fact, in the seasons where they have made the playoffs, their lowest winning percentage at home was .568.

Season             Record          Home Record      

2018                  91-72            47-34 (.580)

2017                  87-75            46-35 (.568)

2009                  92-70             51-30 (.629)

2007                  90-73             51-31 (.622)

1995*                77-67             44-28 (.611)

*Strike-shortened season

After losing the first five home games of the season, the Rockies have raised their home record to 20-13 (.606) and are on pace to win 49 games in Denver. They might need every single one of those 49 wins, if not a few more, as they are currently four games under .500 on the road.

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With only three winning seasons on the road in franchise history and considering the struggles of the rotation and lack of offense away from Denver, the Rockies must make the most of every single game in the Mile High City.

However, dominating at Coors doesn’t necessarily mean the Rockies will make the playoffs. The big exception came back in 1996. Aided by that 11-game win streak, the Rockies won a franchise-record 55 home games (.679 mark) but still finished seven games out of the postseason after ending the season with a 83-79 record. Obviously, a mortifying 28-53 road record sealed that team’s fate but, thankfully, the Rockies aren’t on track to be that bad this season.

There are 48 games remaining at Coors Field this season. For the Rockies to stay competitive and in the thick of the playoff hunt, they must continue this early success in LoDo.