Sure, it was a different brand of baseball than was played in the other 29 Major League stadiums, but the launching pad made for some good fun.

Giving up a disproportionate number of home runs, triples and doubles, Coors Field was introduced to the humidor that has put the Colorado Rockies home field back into the middle of the pack in terms of power numbers. But on this July 4th weekend, the Rockies have given their fans some old school fireworks.

11 home runs in two days. 30 runs. Most importantly five straight wins.

On Friday night, the Rockies came back from a nine-run deficit - largest in franchise history - to beat the Marlins 18-17 by a two-point walk-off conversion from Chris Iannetta. Six home runs in total, two from Ryan Spilborghs and Matt Holliday apiece.

Saturday, five more pre-humidor-like blasts and 12 more runs. This is the way Rockies baseball is supposed to be played. Rockies 12, Marlins 6

*****

Mo Escapes Jam... Bases-loaded, no outs and a two run lead. Somehow Mariano Rivera somehow got out of that jam to give the Yankees a win.

... Kerry Wood Does Not Kid-K has had a great year, he could very well be named an All-Star this week. However, that doesn't wash away the fact that he's blown two of the more maddening games this year for the Cubs. Saturday's blown 2-run lead to the rival Cardinals may top the frustration list. All you ask of your closer is to eliminate all walks. In Wood's blown saves this year, it's been the exact same story. Walk, walk, walk-off a loser. Rick Ankiel dealt the last hit to drive in two runs and a win. Cardinals 5, Cubs 4

Rays 4-Game Lead How awesomely bizarre is it to see a Rays blogger scoreboard watching in July. Andy Sonnanstine continues to be the man. 10 wins for him, and now Tampa is on pace for over 100 wins. Rays 3, Royals 0