“One of the strengths this club has had throughout the season is our confidence hasn't been shaken by the results of a game really, a series of games," Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said. "That being said, that's not the way we drew it up”. The body language was seemingly good following the beat down they just suffered after going 21 out of 22 in the post-season, and having one of the most amazing September months of baseball I have ever seen. But if you don't stop the bats of these red hot Red Sox you might as well call it quits. The Sox might have only had 1 HR but also eight doubles. Winning the game 13-1 giving the Rockies their first loss since September 28th.

Rookie Pitcher Ubaldo Jiminez will start tonight against Red Sox veteran Curt Schilling and seems to be extremely focused. I expect him to hit 100 mph a few times tonight but is that enough to take the bat out of a team that has scored 43 runs in the last 4 games? The Rockies have beat Schilling once this year but this guy definitely knows what he is doing he is 2-1 in World Series starts. Lets see if the rookie can take the air out of the tires of these rumbling Red Sox. The Rockies need to stop thinking about momentum and start thinking about the moment.

On October 6, the Rockies rounded out a three-game sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies to capture their first National League Division Series title in franchise history.

What is even more interesting, is that Colorado is now on pace for their first ever National League Championship. The Rockies play again at Coors Field tonight, holding onto a two-game lead, facing the National League's top-ranked Arizona Diamondbacks, who are trying to slither their way back into another World Series matchup against either the Boston Red Sox or Cleveland Indians.

However, winning is not the only thing that intrigues people about Colorado baseball. Here are some quick facts surrounding this organization that one may or may not have known:

Devotion

The Colorado Rockies hold the largest total home game attendance in one single season. In 1993, over 4.4 millions fans walked through the gates of their old home, Mile High Stadium, at an average of 55,350 people per game. The Toronto Blue Jays attracted over 4 million baseball enthusiasts to the SkyDome for two consecutive seasons in 1991 and 1992, but it wasn't enough to climb past Colorado's milestone.

What's in a name?

From 1976-1982, the present New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL), played under the name “Colorado Rockies”. This is the only team name to ever be used by both an NHL and a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. Following the 1982 hockey season, Denver did not host another professional hockey team until the Colorado Avalanche, who moved in from Quebec, won the Stanley Cup title in their first season during 1996. The Avalanche still call Denver home as we speak.

Rocky Mountain High

When walking into Coors Field, there is an abundance of green seats, except for one single row nearing the peak of the stadium. This is the 20th row in the upper deck of Coor's Field. All of the seats in this entire row are purple as it signifies the mile high, mark in Denver.

The “Coors Field Effect”

It has been scientifically proven that baseballs travel further in thin air, thus, making Coor's Field a hitter's park. During 1999, Coor's Field had the most home runs hit in a single season, at one stadium, in MLB history, with 303. According to the statistics on Colorado's team website, a ball hit 408 feet in Turner Field, home of the Atlanta Braves, could travel up to 440 feet in Coor's Field.

Where the dinosaurs roam…

Prehistoric evidence of dinosaur bones was found near home plate during the 1994 excavation of Coors Field. The story of “Dinger”, Colorado's mascot, who is also a dinosaur, derives from this significant discovery.

So there you have it...a collection of facts that one may or may have not known about Colorado Rockies baseball. Right now, the big focus is on the team's recent success, but it never hurts to learn something new along the way.

For more information on Rockies baseball, please visit the team's website, or simply visit the city of Denver. This is a beautiful place, and it has a lot to offer.