Rockies look to extend NL East success vs. Nationals

The visiting Colorado Rockies look to continue their successful swing through the National League East when they open a three-game series against the Washington Nationals on Friday night.

The Rockies (68-78) took three of four from the second-place Philadelphia Phillies last weekend, then won thefirst two against the first-place Atlanta Braves before the Thursday finale was rained out.

In the two games at Atlanta, Color