"It'll be nice to take care of business against them," Arenado said. "Last time we were playing well, we faced them and they swept us."
If the Rockies' newfound ability to score is a trend, Arenado is a key force driving it. He leads the team with 12 homers, including his shot off the Phillies' Jerome Williams on Sunday for a 2-0 lead. With Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez having a difficult time finding their power after missing much of last season, Arenado has stepped into an offensive leadership role.
"He's been a clutch hitter since he showed up at the Major League level," Rockies manager Walt Weiss said.