(My Sportsbook) - The Colorado Rockies look to continue their strong play at Coors Field Sunday when they host the Chicago Cubs in the rubber match of a three-game series. The Rockies are 9-2 at home this season and have yet to drop a series in the Mile-high City. A win Sunday would make them 4-0 in home series this year. Colorado had lost four straight overall entering Saturday's game, but claimed an 8-5 victory over the Cubs to even the series at a game apiece. Todd Helton went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored and Jay Payton stroked three hits and drove in two runs to lead Colorado. Chris Stynes finished 3-for-3 with two RBI while Charles Johnson posted two hits for the Rockies. Shawn Chacon (4-0) picked up the victory. He pitched seven solid innings and allowed two runs -- one earned -- on just three hits to go along with eight strikeouts and a walk. Jose Jimenez recorded his fifth save after he came in for the ninth. Colorado gives the ball to Darren Oliver on Sunday. Oliver is still searching for his first win after beginning the year 0-2 with a 6.52 ERA over four starts. Most recently, Oliver suffered the loss against Philadelphia on Tuesday, permitting five runs on eight hits in four innings, while walking two and striking out two. The lefthander has had success in his career against the Cubs, posting a 2-0 mark with a 3.46 ERA in four starts.
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