Welcome to October, Omelette readers! For the first time in franchise history, the Rockies are entering the month playing meaningful games in consecutive seasons.
Colorado obliterated the Nationals, 12-0, on Sunday at Coors Field to clinch a shot at winning the National League West for the first-time ever. All they have to do is take down the Dodgers in Los Angeles later today. Easy peasy, right? Here’s what you need to know:
- Previewing the NL West tiebreaker game.
- What happens if the Rockies win or lose against the Dodgers in the NL West title tiebreaker?
- The Rockies have one job in their showdown with the Dodgers, Mark Kiszla writes: Stop ’em from playing that stupid “We love L.A.” song at the end of the game.
- The road to Rocktober: In roller-coaster season, these nine games paved the way to return trip to the playoffs.
- DJ LeMahieu exudes Rockies’ confidence: “This is a group of winners.”
- Jon Gray gives us scary a Paxton Lynch flashback during a bad loss that puts NL West title in doubt, Kiz writes.
- A Tyler Anderson revival? Rockies starter shined in Sunday’s win.
- ճRockies’ red-hot offense could take some pressure off starting pitchers.
- Like, Charlie Blackmon, who hit for the cycle in the series finale against the Nationals.
—, The Denver Post
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What’s on Tap?
- Rockies: at Los Angeles Dodgers, 2:09 p.m., ATTRM | Pitching matchup |
- Broncos: Kansas City Chiefs, 6:15 p.m., ESPN |
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Scoreboard
MLB: Rockies 12, Nationals 0
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NHL preseason: Avalanche 6, Stars 5
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NBA preseason: Nuggets 124, Lakers 107
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Must-Read
Kansas City QB Patrick Mahomes is the AFC West’s newest problem
The AFC West has a problem, and he is only 23 years old and has four career starts. Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes arrives for Monday nightap game against the Broncos as one of the league’s best stories. Read more…
Fall of a pass defense: Once feared Broncos secondary being picked on
Long gone is when the Broncos would dictate that play. They would jam receivers at the snap, knock them off their route downfield or use speed to track the deep pass. The Broncos finished ninth, first, first and fourth in fewest passing yards allowed from 2014-17. Read more…
Led by Montez and Shenault, CU Buffs football squashes UCLA to keep undefeated season alive
The Buffaloes’ aerial attack between quarterback Steven Montez and star wide receiver Laviska Shenault sliced its way through the Bruins’ oft-confused secondary. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Broncos Journal: Familiar complaints arose after debacle in Baltimore.
+ Inside the game: Broncos rookie Josey Jewell adapts to new NFL defensive scheme.
+ Broncos TE Matt LaCosse embraces increased role after Jake Butt ACL tear.
+ Kickin’ it with Kiz: Will Broncos coach Vance Joseph get taken to school by K.C.’s Andy Reid in Monday-night mismatch?
+ Avalanche second-year forwards can play second-line roles.
+ Chambers: Missing Denver, former Pioneers coach Jim Montgomery loving life with the Dallas Stars.
+ 14er season isn’t over. October may actually be the best time to hike one.
+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
By The Numbers
14
The number of undefeated football teams in the NCAA FBS. The Colorado Buffaloes are one of them, earning Top 25 rankings in both the AP and coaches polls. Read more…
Parting Shot
Count Broncos star linebacker Von Miller among those who have caught Rocktober fever
With Colorado on the precipice of the first National League West title in franchise history, count Broncos star linebacker Von Miller among those who have caught Rocktober fever. Read more…
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