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Some work hard but never get it right: Phillies vs. Rockies series preview

Colorado Rockies Record 4-12 (.250) Last place in the NL West

Philadelphia Phillies Record 8-8 (.500) Second place in the NL East

Let’s look under the hood at ‘em Rockies

Ezequiel Tovar is the prototypical shortstop. He’s fast and makes good plays. He can hit. Last year he ranked 5th in the NL in doubles. So far this season he’s slashing .317/.373/.533. Brenton Doyle made his MLB debut in April of last year and has proven himself an amazingly capable center fielder. He’s slashing .288/.323/.525. Third baseman Ryan McMahon is slashing .