It's not just the increase in power numbers, it's the awesome velocities and the deep crushing distances we're seeing from the Colorado bats. Colorado has 98 HRs on the year - and 2 guys who can absolutely smash it, with Charlie Blackmon and Nolan Arenado. No pitcher wants to stare them down all game long.



Chicago simply has struggled with some bottom ended breaking stuff when it's pitched to them. They have some legit run scoring potential - but until there is a defensive change on this team, they are not creating much of a worry in anyone. Chicago are now sitting solid at the bottom, after ending only 3 games out from 3rd in their division last year



Colorado wins this one heading into the All-Star Break.