A website that prides itself on running “what-if” simulations on sporting events says the Rockies’ lopsided Game 1 World Series loss was foretold.
correctly predicted the Cardinals’ victory in five games in last year’s Series.
This time, the site is calling for the Rox in seven, including an 11-2 loss in the first matchup.
“In typical Rockies fashion, drama and momentum play a big role in the outcome,” the site says. “Ultimately, a team that has thrived in a hitter-friendly park by not allowing extra outs, wins with what got them to this point: stellar defense, a strong bullpen, heart, heart and more heart.
The site “played” the World Series 10,000 times in a computer-simulated matchup, with Colorado winning 52.8 percent, all told.
Read more about the rosy Rox-favoring outcome at .
