CHICAGO — Young starting pitchers have garnered headlines, and the run-producing power of Charlie Blackmon and Mark Reynolds has fueled the offense, but the Rockies’ defense can’t be ignored.
Steady all season, and spiced with highlights along the way, Colorado’s defense was a top priority from the first day of spring training. It’s paying off for the leaders of the National League West.
Entering Thursday night’s game against the Cubs, the Rockies’ .990 fielding percentage ranked first in the NL and third in the majors. They have committed just 23 errors, compared to 42 by the Dodgers and a major-league high 59 by Oakland.