PHILADELPHIA — A perfect storm struck Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night.
Colorado’s potent offense — now featuring a red-hot Carlos Gonzalez — combined with starter Tyler Chatwood’s seven excellent innings to leave the foundering Phillies flattened.
Colorado won 7-2 for its fourth consecutive victory and eighth win in its last 10 games. Owners of the best record in the National League, the Rockies improved to 31-17 overall and are an astounding 18-7 away from the friendly confines of Coors Field.
The Phillies, meanwhile, continue sinking lower in the National League East. Losers of 20 of their last 24 games, they sit in the basement with a 15-29 record.