Rockies look to deal another blow to Cubs' slim playoff aspirations

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The Colorado Rockies have been eliminated from postseason contention but are doing their best to hurt teams with hopes to reach the playoffs.

The Rockies defeated the surging Detroit Tigers on Thursday and followed that with a dramatic 9-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. Chicago has little wiggle room if it wants to play in October.

The Cubs (75-72) will get a ch