John Leyba, The Denver PostRockies starting pitcher Jon Gray buries his face in his glove as manager Bud Black comes to the mound in the second inning Wednesday at Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies manager Bud Black (10) points to the bullpen as starting pitcher Jon Gray (55) exits the game in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the NL wild-card game on Oct. 4, 2017 in Phoenix.
John Leyba, The Denver PostArizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) prepares for a high fives shortstop Ketel Marte (4) after his homer to left field off of Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray in the first inning during the NL wild-card game on Oct. 4, 2017 in Phoenix.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray #55 buries his face in his glove moments before Gray was pulled from the game in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the National League wild-card game at Chase Field Oct. 4, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostArizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo #17 pulls Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke #21 in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies during the National League wild-card game at Chase Field Oct. 4, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon #19 hits a sacrifice bunt to score Colorado Rockies catcher Jonathan Lucroy #21 in the 7th inning making it 6-5 Arizona during the National League wild-card game at Chase Field Oct. 4, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostArizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies during the NL wild-card game on Oct. 4, 2017 in Phoenix.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27).
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu (9) grounds out in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the NL wild-card game on Oct. 4, 2017 in Phoenix.
John Leyba, The Denver PostArizona Diamondbacks center fielder A.J. Pollock (11) gets past the tag attempt by Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu (9) in the first inning during the NL wild-card game on Oct. 4, 2017 in Phoenix.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) batting helmet prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL Wild Card Game on Oct. 4, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ at Chase Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) puts on his foot protector during the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the NL wild-card game on Oct. 4, 2017 in Phoenix.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) warms up before batting practice prior to their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL Wild Card Game on Oct. 4, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ at Chase Field.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon greets fans during the traditional end of the regular season salute to the fans walk around at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado #28, left, Colorado Rockies catcher Jonathan Lucroy #21 and Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu #9 chat it up during practice before National League Wild Card playoff game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field Oct. 04, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Colorado Rockies wait for the Arizona Diamondbacks to finish practice before their turn before the National League Wild Card playoff game at Chase Field Oct. 04, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado #28 grabs a ball during practice while a pigeon snacks on the grass before the National League Wild Card playoff game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field Oct. 04, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe American flag is brought out to the the field for pre-game ceremonies for the National League Wild Card playoff game featuring the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field Oct. 04, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies manager Bud Black (10) has a little chat with starting pitcher Jon Gray (55) during batting practice prior to their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL Wild Card Game on Oct. 4, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ at Chase Field.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters #14 takes infield practice before the National League Wild Card playoff game at Chase Field Oct. 04, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray #55 practices his swing before the National League Wild Card playoff game at Chase Field Oct. 04, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) stretches during batting practice prior to their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL Wild Card Game on Oct. 4, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ at Chase Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) looks up at the jumbo iron prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL Wild Card Game on Oct. 4, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ at Chase Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) warms up during batting practice prior to their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL Wild Card Game on Oct. 4, 2017 in Phoenix.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) warms up as catcher Jonathan Lucroy (21) and second baseman DJ LeMahieu (9) look on during batting practice prior to their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks the NL Wild Card Game on October 4, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ at Chase Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies catcher Jonathan Lucroy (21) sits in the dugout hours before their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL Wild Card Game on Oct. 4, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ at Chase Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies warm up during batting practice prior to their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL Wild Card Game on October 4, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ at Chase Field.
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 4: Colorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) warms up during batting practice prior to their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL Wild Card Game on October 4, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ at Chase Field. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver Post
1 of 28
Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray buries his face in his glove as manager Bud Black comes to the mound in the second inning Wednesday at Arizona.
ExpandPUBLISHED: | UPDATED:
Getting your player ready...
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies in the NL wild-card Game on October 4, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.


























