Helton says 'we accomplished a lot'

DENVER -- The slide said everything anyone needed to know about how important this postseason run was to Todd Helton.

Never blessed with the greatest speed, the Rockies first baseman has always carried a big stick, flashed a deft glove and suited up every day as the Rockies endured season after season of frustration.

Helton continued to speak softly and lead by example Sunday. He led off the second inning with the Rockies' first hit, a line drive into the left-field gap, and dived into second base.

"I enjoyed the experience. There is no doubt about it," Helton said. "It was a lot of fun. There's a lot of moments we're going to look back on and be very proud of what we accomplished this year. We came a long way, and to not finish it is a tough pill to swallow."

Helton went 2-for-4 in Sunday's final game, scoring a run on Garrett Atkins' home run in the eighth. It salvaged what had been a somewhat disappointing postseason at the plate for Helton, who struggled in the first two rounds but finished the World Series with a .333 average (5-for-15) with two walks and one RBI.

"We accomplished a lot. We have no reason to be upset," Helton said. "We made it to the World Series. We did a lot this year. We came a long way. Hopefully, we can be where (Boston) is at next year. (Our) group of guys was unbelievable. I'm proud to say I was their teammate. One winning season in the last 10 years and we made it to the World Series. It's special."