The Colorado Rockies suffered a tough defeat on Saturday night against the San Diego Padres, falling to a 6-33 record. The final score was 21-0, which equals the worst start to a season in the last 124 years in Major League Baseball.
This defeat emulates the beginning of the 1988 Baltimore Orioles, marking a period of 39 extremely complicated games for the Rockies.
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts stood out with home runs in the fifth inning, contributing to a total of five home runs for San Diego. Stephen Kolek (2-0) pitched an impeccable game in his second major league start.
The Padres’ victory was not only the largest in franchise history, but also ranks among the three widest in MLB since 1901.
The Rockies have accumulated eight consecutive losses and are heading towards their seventh losing season in a row, with the possibility of a third 100-loss season under the direction of Bud Black.
I think our guys are still playing hard, and that’s what I look at. The guys work hard every day, they come with energy, for the most part. I don’t think we’re [at that point of firing Black]. The guys still believe in what we’re doing and where we’re headed. We’re all frustrated.
Bill Schmidt, Rockies General Manager
Colorado has lost its last four games by at least eight runs, being the first team to allow 10 or more runs in four consecutive games since the 2021 Orioles.
General Manager Bill Schmidt has expressed his desire to see “growth” as the season progresses.
I’m very sorry for the fans, I’m very sorry for the people here. I know we’re better than we’ve played, but we’re not good right now. We have to fight and get to the other side. There are still many games left. I think we can turn it around, but it will take a whole group to do it. The guys are working to improve.
Bill Schmidt, Rockies General Manager
