Friday By Comparison: Marquez Makes His Mark
German Marquez was dominating on Thursday night in San Diego, putting together his best start in his nearly two big-league seasons. It wasn't good enough, though. The Rockies lost, 3-2, in 13 innings. Marquez, however, did his part.
He allowed only two hits and two runs, and while walking only one batter he struck out 13, equaling the third highest strikeout total in franchise history.
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| Player | Date | Opp | W | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Gray | 9/17/2016 | SD | W | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Darryl Kile | 8/20/1998 | Mon | W | 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 |
| Shawn Chacon | 6/7/2001 | Hou | L | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 |
| Ubaldo Jimenez | 5/3/2010 | SD | W | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| x-German Marquez | Thursday | SD | ND | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| Pedro Astacio | 9/14/1997 | Atl | W | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| Pedro Astacio | 8/1/2000 | ChC | W | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| Jhoulys Chacin | 6/27/2010 | LAA | L | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| Jorge De La Rosa | 5/9/2009 | Fla | L | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| Jon Gray | 6/5/2016 | SD | W | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| Jon Gray | June 22 | Mia | W | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Darryl Kile | 8/30/1998 | ChC | L | 8 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| John Thomson | 10/7/2001 | SD | W | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| x-Padres 3-2, 13 IP | 8-5 |
He worked eight innings, equaling the season-high for a Rockies pitcher. It was the second time he has gone eight innings this season, and fifth time for a Rockies pitcher. Tyler Anderson also did it twice, and Jon Gray once. The Rockies have had a starter work more than seven innings only 10 times this season. They are 7-3 in those games, the starting pitcher receiving a no-decision in the three losses.
Staying Power
| Player | Date | Opp | W | L | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Anderson | June 29 | at Dodgers | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Tyler Anderson | July 4 | vs. Giants | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Jon Gray | Aug. 5 | at Brewers | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| German Marquez | June 30 | at Dodgers | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| German Marquez | Aug. 30 | at Padres | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| German Marquez | July 29 | vs. A's | 1 | 0 | 7.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Tyler Anderson | July 24 | vs. Astros | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Chad Bettis | April 17 | at Pirates | 1 | 0 | 7.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Jon Gray | July 14 | vs. Mariners | 1 | 0 | 7.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Jon Gray | July 31 | at Cardinals | 1 | 0 | 7.1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
With the loss, the Rockies remained in second place in the NL West, and third place in the battle for the two NL wild-card spots. They, however, fell 1 1/2 games back of NL West-leading Arizona, and are in third place in the bid for the two wild-card spots, two games back of the Brewers and 2 1/2 behind the wild-card-leading Cardinals.
Where They Stand
| NL West | Wild-Card | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Tean | W | L | Pct | GB | |
| D-backs | 74 | 60 | 0.552 | - | Cardinals | 75 | 59 | 0.56 | ||
| Rockies | 72 | 61 | 0.541 | 1.5 | Brewers | 75 | 60 | 0.556 | - | |
| Dodgers | 72 | 62 | 0.537 | 2 | Rockies | 72 | 61 | 0.541 | 2 | |
| Giants | 67 | 68 | 0.496 | 7.5 | Dodgers | 72 | 62 | 0.537 | 2.5 | |
| Padres | 53 | 83 | 0.39 | 22 | Phillies | 71 | 62 | 0.534 | 3 |
With a 72-61 record, the Rockies have matched the franchise's second-best record after 133 games, two wins fewer than 2009, but matching last year and 1995. The Rockies advanced to the post-season in all three of those seasons.
The 133 Mark
| Year | W | L | W-L% | RS | RA | Rdiff | Final W-L | Rank | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 74 | 59 | 0.556 | 667 | 587 | 80 | 92-70 | 2 | Wildcard |
| 2018 | 72 | 61 | 0.541 | 624 | 638 | -14 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 1995 | 72 | 61 | 0.541 | 729 | 726 | 3 | 77-67 | 2 | Wildcard |
| 2017 | 72 | 61 | 0.541 | 681 | 633 | 48 | 87-75 | 3 | Wildcard |
| 1996 | 69 | 64 | 0.519 | 803 | 787 | 16 | 83-79 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 69 | 64 | 0.519 | 621 | 584 | 37 | 83-79 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 68 | 65 | 0.511 | 672 | 628 | 44 | 90-73 | 2 | NL Pennant |
| 2000 | 68 | 65 | 0.511 | 806 | 730 | 76 | 82-80 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 64 | 69 | 0.481 | 709 | 685 | 24 | 75-87 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 64 | 69 | 0.481 | 712 | 715 | -3 | 74-88 | 4 |