Reliever overcame horrendous start with Rockies, worked his way back at Triple-A and capitalized on September opportunity
The Colorado Rockies squeezed out just enough base hits against Dan Haren and the Arizona Diamondbacks to pick up a game in the wild-card standings on the Giants, Braves and Marlins, who all lost.
The road trip struggles continued for the Colorado Rockies, who got off to a fast start against the Arizona Diamondbacks but blew a 4-1 lead in the opener of a three-game series.
Contreras shines in Rockies debut, Smith and Gonzalez homer as Rockies improve to 4-1 on this 10-game homestand and stay one game ahead of the Giants in the wild-card race



