This Week in Purple: Word to Your Mother

TL;DR

The Colorado Rockies faced a challenging week, losing multiple games including a sweep by the Atlanta Braves and a snow-delayed match against the New York Mets. They finally broke a six-game losing streak with a win over the Philadelphia Phillies but struggled again in their subsequent game.

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Colorado Rockies lost multiple games this week
Game against New York Mets postponed due to snow
Rockies snapped six-game losing streak with win over Phillies
Nolan Arenado and Pat Valaika hit home runs on Mother's Day 2017
Rockies have only two wins in May so far

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May 13, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; General view of the socks and shoes of Colorado Rockies first baseman Mark Reynolds (12) to commemorate Mother's Day during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images It ended up being a tough week for the Colorado Rockies. They kicked things off on Sunday by giving up 11 runs to the Atlanta Braves to complete a sweep, and it didn’t get much better when the New York Mets came to town. The Rockies lost to the Mets on Monday before the snow—yes, snow—rolled in and postponed Tuesday’s game and delayed the start time on Wednesday. As the snow cleared, the Rockies lost 10-5 in a chilly affair before snapping what had become a six-game losing streak on Thursday. On Friday evening the Rockies offense roared to life with a 9-7 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in the City of Brotherly Love after a collapse by the bullpen pushed the game into extra innings. However, they could not carry the momentum into Saturday. The Rockies have just two wins so far this month. They’ll wrap up the series against the Phillies later this morning before heading across the state of Pennsylvania to take on the . With that being said, here’s what our staff here at Purple Row had to say this week:

Q&A

What were the Colorado Rockies' recent game results?

The Rockies lost to the Atlanta Braves, the New York Mets, and the Philadelphia Phillies before finally winning against the Phillies, but then lost again in their next game.

Why was a Colorado Rockies game postponed this week?

A game against the New York Mets was postponed due to snow, which also delayed the start time for a subsequent game.

Who hit home runs for the Rockies on Mother's Day in 2017?

On Mother's Day in 2017, Nolan Arenado and Pat Valaika combined for three home runs, with Valaika hitting two two-run home runs.

What is the current status of the Colorado Rockies' season?

The Rockies have only two wins so far this month and are looking to improve as they face the Pittsburgh Pirates next.

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