After beginning their current homestand 2-5 against Washington and San Diego, the two worst teams in the National League, the Rockies conclude it with three crucial games against Arizona. 

Arizona's struggling offense got a very big boost on Monday. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Jeff Francis (left shoulder inflammation) went on the 15-day disabled list July 2. 

Left fielder Matt Holliday set a franchise record by scoring in his 15th consecutive game Sunday. 

--LHP Brian Fuentes gave up a run in the ninth, ending his scoreless streak at 13 consecutive innings and 13 games dating from July 3. 

Brian Giles vetoed a trade Friday that would have sent him to the Boston Red Sox. 

San Diego hit four home runs, three in the third inning alone, Brian Giles and Adrian Gonzalez finished with four hits each and the Padres spoiled Livan Hernandez's return to the National League with a 16-7 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. 

The Colorado Rockies activated right-hander Livan Hernandez to start Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. 

The Colorado Rockies had hoped to use an easy start to their homestand to regain some momentum in a weak NL West race. 

Aaron Cook appeared headed for another masterpiece against San Diego on Saturday night, but the Padres finally got to the Colorado Rockies ace. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Jeff Francis (left shoulder inflammation) went on the 15-day disabled list July 2. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Jeff Francis (left shoulder inflammation) went on the 15-day disabled list July 2. 

Right-hander Livan Hernandez will join the Rockies' rotation Sunday and start against the Padres at Coors Field. 

--Since he rejoined the rotation July 9, LHP Glendon Rusch is 4-0 with a 3. 

Right-hander Livan Hernandez will join the Rockies' rotation Sunday and start against the Padres at Coors Field.