DENVER -- The problem with the Rockies' seven-game losing streak, which has dropped them to fifth place in the National League West after a promising start, is that they must defend themselves in the face of scary numbers.
A 5-1 loss in the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader with the D-backs was the latest for Colorado, which has been outscored, 65-25, during its seven-game skid and has dropped 13 of 17. The hard questions start when the Rockies look in the mirror.
"Any team that's under .500 early in the season, they're going to ask themselves some questions: 'Are we a better team than this?