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Postseason Outlook

Last 30 Games: 19-11

The Rockies have reached the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise history.

The offense was potent once again with Nolan Arenado (.932 OPS, 37 HR, 109 RBI) and Trevor Story (.912 OPS, 36 HR, 107 RBI) leading the way.

However, it's David Dahl who could be the X-factor in October for the lineup.

The 24-year-old slugged six home runs and drove in 15 runs over the past calendar week, and he's moved into the No. 3 spot in the lineup as a result.

As usual, it's pitching that is the question for the Rockies.

Kyle Freeland (33 GS, 17-7, 2.85 ERA) will show up on some Cy Young ballots, and he's emerged as the ace of the staff, while German Marquez (32 GS, 14-10, 3.76 ERA) has a 2.55 ERA in 13 starts since the All-Star break.

The rest of the starting staff remains inconsistent, though, and the bullpen has struggled at times with high-priced offseason signings Wade Davis, Bryan Shaw and Jake McGee failing to develop into the lockdown trio the team was hoping for.

The Rockies have been playing as well as anyone down the stretch, but they still face an uphill battle with a largely untested staff.

Projected Playoff Roster

Starting Lineup

CF Charlie Blackmon

2B DJ LeMahieu

LF David Dahl

3B Nolan Arenado

SS Trevor Story

RF Carlos Gonzalez

1B Ian Desmond

C Chris Iannetta

Bench

C Tony Wolters

IF/OF Ryan McMahon

OF Matt Holliday

OF Gerardo Parra

Pitching Staff

SP Kyle Freeland (L)

SP German Marquez

SP Antonio Senzatela

SP Tyler Anderson (L)

RP Jon Gray

RP Chad Bettis

RP Chris Rusin (L)

RP Bryan Shaw

RP Harrison Musgrave (L)

RP Scott Oberg

SU Seunghwan Oh

SU Adam Ottavino

CL Wade Davis

Notable Exclusions: RHP Yency Almonte, IF/OF Garrett Hampson, RHP D.J. Johnson, LHP Jake McGee