Rockies fall to White Sox 3-2 on July 5, 2025, as Antonio Senzatela takes his 12th loss. Despite hits from Toglia & Freeman, the team's struggles continue.
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If you're a Rockies fan, Friday night's 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox felt painfully familiar. A solid effort from the bullpen, a couple of key hits, but ultimately not enough to get over the hump. The loss, sealed by a rookie's sixth-inning homer, dropped the Rockies to a dismal 20-68 and ensured they still haven't won back-to-back games at Coors Field all season. It's a tough pill to swallow, especially when the starting pitching continues to be a major hurdle.
Antonio Senzatela took his MLB-leading 12th loss of the season as the Rockies fell to 20-68.
The game was a nail-biter, but the wrong kind. Starter Antonio Senzatela battled through 5 2/3 innings but was ultimately tagged with his MLB-leading 12th loss after allowing three earned runs. The deciding blow came from White Sox rookie Edgar Quero, whose solo shot in the sixth broke a 2-2 tie. The Rockies' offense showed signs of life, with Michael Toglia and Tyler Freeman both doubling and scoring. Freeman's RBI double in the fifth briefly tied the game, extending his on-base streak, but the bats went quiet late. While the bullpen did its job to keep the game within reach, the inability to string together wins at home remains a glaring issue for this squad.
While the big league club struggles, the future is looking bright down on the farm. Top prospect Charlie Condon is tearing up Double-A Hartford, collecting four RBIs on Saturday after doubling twice the night before. His stellar play earned him a well-deserved selection to the MLB Futures Game, a showcase for baseball's best young talent. He's not the only one shining. Pitching prospect Jackson Cox had a career night, fanning 10 batters for the Fresno Grizzlies. These performances are a crucial reminder that help is on the way.
Despite the team's record, Hunter Goodman continues to be a consistent offensive force, leading the Rockies with 16 homers, 50 RBIs, and a .282 batting average. The team will look for him to provide a spark tonight as they send their de facto ace, Germán Márquez (3-9, 5.62 ERA), to the mound. Márquez, who leads the team in wins and strikeouts, will face off against White Sox righty Jonathan Cannon (2-7, 4.59 ERA) in a bid to even the series.
It's a season of contrasts for the Rockies. The struggles at the major league level are undeniable, with each close loss stinging a bit more than the last. Yet, the electrifying performances from prospects like Charlie Condon and Jackson Cox provide a much-needed dose of optimism. As Germán Márquez takes the hill tonight, fans will be hoping for a win, but also keeping one eye firmly fixed on the promise of tomorrow.
