SAN DIEGO — Barring a miracle of Rocktober-like proportions, the playoffs are way out of the Rockies’ reach. A .500 record, however, is within their grasp.
That’s not a big deal for some franchises, but for one that hasn’t posted a winning record since 2010 and has averaged 93 losses over the last five season, it’s a sign of progress.
“Yeah, it matters. But more than that, the way we have played this year compared to the last couple of years — there is a huge difference,” said second baseman DJ LeMahieu, who entered Thursday night’s game against the Padres batting .