(AP) -- First-year manager Rick Renteria knew he was getting into a tough situation when he signed on to help mentor the young Chicago Cubs, but he's becoming increasingly more impressed with how his players are handling the consistent losing.

That same sentiment isn't shared by the Colorado Rockies, who have fallen far below expectations this season.

The Cubs look to avoid a third straight defeat by dealing the Rockies a seventh consecutive road loss Monday night in the opener of this four-game series between the NL's worst clubs.