Rocktober Is Back!

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After an eight-year wait, the Colorado Rockies are back in the playoffs.

The Rockies clinched the second National League Wild Card Saturday afternoon when the St. Louis Cardinals rallied to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers, 7-6, and eliminate the Brewers. The Cardinals overcame an early 6-0 deficit and scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning.

Saturday night at Coors Field, the Rockies fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-3, in a game that turned out to be meaningless.

The Rockies advance to the postseason for the fourth time in franchise history, also accomplishing the feat in 1995, 2007 and 2009.

The Rockies will play the Arizona Diamondbacks this Wednesday, October 4 at Chase Field in Phoenix. 

Hear the home team call only on KOA NewsRadio 850 AM and 94.1 FM. Coverage on Wednesday will begin at 4 p.m. MDT, first pitch is at 6 p.m.

Rockies manager Bud Black thanked the fans.

After Saturday's game, KOA NewsRadio Voice of the Rockies Jerry Schemmel spoke with Rockies General Manager Jeff Bridich.

Jerry with Rockies manager Bud Black.

Jerry with Rockies second baseman D.J. LeMahieu.

Jerry with Rockies first baseman Mark Reynolds.

Jerry with Rockies pitcher Jon Gray.

Jerry with Rockies closer Greg Holland.

Jerry with Rockies reliever Mike Dunn.

Jerry with Rockies bullpen coach Darren Holmes.