The Rockies are putting up some astonishing numbers this season. They’re on track to lose 116 games, their starters have a 6.62 ERA, and they’ve been outscored by a whopping 353 runs — and counting.

But there’s another number that boggles my mind: 29,839.

That’s the average paid attendance for games at Coors Field this season. The Rockies are careening toward one of the worst seasons in major league history, yet they rank 16th in attendance. As I write this, the Rockies have won just 21 times in 67 games at Coors.

Now consider this: The Tigers rank 17th, averaging 29,353 fans per game at Comerica Park. Yes, those Tigers, who entered Saturday’s play with a 79-57 record, best in the American League. The Tigers are 44-25 at home.

The White Sox, yes, those White Sox who lost a modern-era r

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