The Colorado Rockies narrowly missed their first three-game sweep since the beginning of May on Sunday, falling to the Miami Marlins 3-2 in extra innings. Still, the club has won five or their last eight ballgames and are facing arguably the softest part of their remaining schedule this week, starting with a three-game road series against the Washington Nationals tonight.
The two teams have only matched-up once this season, splitting the four-game Home Opening series at Coors Field. Jake Bird will get the ball for the Rockies in game one of their second meeting, making his third start of the season in what will likely be another bullpen game for Colorado.