Optimism first: Ryan Feltner can make a statement tonight that could propel his status well into spring training.
Pessimism second: Carlos Rodón is on the hill for the Giants, looking to cap off a second-consecutive season with an ERA in the twos.
The Rockies have lost eight of their last nine games, and with six games left at Dodger Stadium after tonight, a win in San Francisco could serve as a mild step forward into an otherwise difficult stretch. The Giants have outscored the Rockies 11-5 in the first two games of this three-game set, and a win by the Rockies tonight could yield a happy flight, a boost of enthusiasm, and a mild sigh of relief before the final set of the year.