For the second time in less than a week, the Rockies find themselves having to bounce back from a final-inning homer. The grand slam by the Dodgers' Alex Guerrero off Rafael Betancourt in the ninth inning Tuesday and Sunday's Hechavarria homer are chief reasons the Rockies are 3-4 on a homestand that concludes with a three-game set starting Monday against the Majors' best team this season, the Cardinals.
Much about the club signals a hot streak. On Sunday, right-hander Kyle Kendrick overcame his struggles and held the Marlins to two runs in seven innings -- the team's ninth quality start in the last 15 games.