Entering Wednesday, August 28, the Rockies were facing the reigning World Champion Boston Red Sox in a quick two-game series at Coors Field. The Rockies had been reeling for much of the summer as they only went 19-40 in their last 59 games heading into Wednesday.
While the Rockies would lose eight straight games before their next win (September 6 in San Diego), that game was the start of what would become a remarkable final 27 games for Garrett Hampson.
He would hit .352/.400/.560 with 5 home runs, 10 RBI, 32 hits, 16 runs, and 10 stolen bases in 100 plate appearances.