PITTSBURGH — Right-hander Chad Bettis’ hot start and the Rockies’ 26 homers through their first 19 games has grabbed headlines, but the club’s defense is playing a huge supporting role.
Its .991 fielding percentage ranks second in the National League behind the Diamondbacks, and fourth in the majors behind the Red Sox, Angels and D-backs. Colorado has turned 21 double plays, tops in the NL and third in the majors (Rangers 24, Blue Jays 23).
Five takeaways Colorado’s 2-0 victory over the Pirates Tuesday night:
No. 1. The Rockies clinched the three-game series Tuesday, marking the first time they will win a series at PNC Park since winning three of four in 2011.