Rockies fall to Orioles 5-1 on July 27, 2025, as Austin Gomber struggles. Amid the loss, rookie Warming Bernabel shines, hitting his first career MLB homer.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another day, another tough loss for the Colorado Rockies. Sunday's 5-1 defeat in Baltimore dropped the club to a staggering 27-78 record, a mark of futility not seen since the 2024 White Sox. But amidst the dreary box score, a jolt of excitement came from the bat of rookie Warming Bernabel, who launched his first career MLB home run, providing a much-needed silver lining and a glimpse of what could be.
With a 27-78 record through 105 games, the 2025 Rockies have officially matched the historically futile pace set by the 2024 Chicago White Sox.
While the Orioles cruised to a 5-1 victory behind Tomoyuki Sugano's dominant six innings and another Tyler O'Neill home run, the Rockies' lone run was a memorable one. Just one day after making his MLB debut, infielder Warming Bernabel connected for a solo shot, sending the ball over the fence for his first big-league homer. It was a moment of pure joy for the young player, a bright spot in another difficult outing for starter Austin Gomber, who fell to 0-5 on the season. The loss cemented the series sweep for Baltimore and pushed the Rockies further into a historically challenging season.
Bernabel isn't the only young player making noise. Down on the farm, the future of the franchise continues to develop and impress. On Sunday, prospect Kyle Karros blasted his first home run for the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, a significant milestone in his journey. He's joined by other standouts like Jared Thomas, who recently hit his first Double-A homer in Hartford, and the speedy Cole Carrigg, who just tied a club record with his 36th stolen base for Spokane. These performances are crucial building blocks, offering hope that a new wave of talent is on the horizon.
The biggest source of future optimism, however, lies with top draft pick Charlie Condon. After signing a franchise-record $9.25 million bonus, the No. 3 overall pick is the talk of the organization. And for good reason—Condon was an offensive machine in college, winning the Golden Spikes Award while leading the nation with a .433 average and a jaw-dropping 37 home runs. He's the kind of generational talent that can change a team's trajectory, and fans are eagerly awaiting his ascent through the minor league system.
The team will look to turn the page as they travel to Cleveland to open a three-game set against the Guardians on Monday. Bradley Blalock gets the ball for Colorado, carrying a 1-2 record and an 8.67 ERA into the start. It's a tall order for the young pitcher and a lineup still searching for consistency, but every new series offers a chance for a fresh start and, perhaps, another memorable moment from one of the team's rising players.
The road ahead remains rocky, starting with a tough three-game series in Cleveland where Bradley Blalock will take the mound on Monday. The win-loss column is painful to look at, and there's no sugarcoating a 27-78 record. But between Bernabel's arrival, a productive farm system, and the promise of a superstar like Charlie Condon, the Rockies are planting seeds for a better tomorrow. For now, fans can hold onto these moments of individual brilliance as signs of a brighter future beyond this difficult season.
