Having a record of 76–72 at the start of play on September 16, the Rockies proceeded to win 14 of their final 15 regular season games.
[1] The stretch culminated with a 9–8, 13-inning victory over the San Diego Padres in a one-game playoff for the wild card berth, a game that is considered to be part of the regular season.
Fans and media nicknamed the Rockies' improbable run in October Rocktober,[2] a play off the two names.
The tie-breaker game counts toward all team and player statistics in the regular season; so, the Rockies' official 2007 win–loss record stands at 90-73.
Infielders Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.
The Phillies had a potent offense with NL MVP candidates Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley.
In Game 3, with the score tied in the bottom of the 8th and two outs, Jeff Baker singled to bring in the go-ahead run.
Manny Corpas then pitched a perfect ninth inning to seal the Rockies' first postseason series victory.