The moment came with closer Wade Davis striking out superstar Bryce Harper looking at 95 mph fastball.
With that, the Rockies were officially playoff bound, though they celebrated on the field like a team that still has much work ahead of it. There were hugs, high-five and handshakes, but no craziness.
For the record, the Rockies beat Washington 5-2 Friday night at chilly, sold out Coors Field, powered by a gutsy performance by starter Kyle Freeland and a quartet of home runs from Charlie Blackmon, Ian Desmond, Chris Iannetta and David Dahl.