On Sunday as the Colorado Avalanche were winning their first Stanley Cup in 21 years, the Rockies were flying home to Denver from Minneapolis, having gone 1-5 on their road trip and 10-for-55 with runners in scoring position. Their record is 31-42 (12-23 away from Coors Field), and they have sole possession of the NL West basement.
Consider some specifics. The team that plays half its games at Coors Field has hit 64 home runs — that’s 23rd in baseball. In addition, they have the second-highest GB% (46.6%), just behind the Nationals (46.8%). So the team that stands to gain the most from hitting the ball in the air cannot, in fact, hit the ball in the air.