The Rockies fell 10-3 to the White Sox on July 5, 2025, as Germán Márquez struggled, extending their home series losing streak to 15. Read the full recap.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
For Rockies fans, it's a painful and familiar story. Hopes of snapping a season-long streak were dashed once again Saturday night as the Colorado Rockies fell 10-3 to the Chicago White Sox, officially losing their 15th consecutive home series at Coors Field. A brief flash of offense in the second inning wasn't nearly enough to overcome a rough start from Germán Márquez and a relentless White Sox lineup.
The Rockies have now lost all 15 home series this season, dropping the first two games in 14 of them.
The game started with a glimmer of hope. After falling behind early, Jordan Beck delivered a broken-bat, two-run single to tie the game in the second inning. But that was the last time the Rockies would pose a serious threat. Starter Germán Márquez, who had been solid recently, couldn't find his rhythm, surrendering six runs on 11 hits over six innings. The White Sox, led by Lenyn Sosa's four-RBI performance, took control and never looked back. The Rockies' best chance for a comeback fizzled in the seventh when they loaded the bases with one out, only for Beck to strike out and Thairo Estrada to ground into an inning-ending double play. A solo shot from Brenton Doyle in the eighth was purely academic.
While the scene at Coors Field was grim, the future continues to show promise in the minor leagues. On Sunday, top outfield prospect Robert Calaz launched his ninth home run of the season, showcasing the power the organization is so excited about. Elsewhere, defensive prowess was on display as Ezequiel Tovar contributed to a slick double play and pitcher Michael Prosecky made a highlight-reel, behind-the-back snag on the mound. These moments serve as a crucial reminder that while the big-league club struggles, talent is developing throughout the system.
The Rockies will look to salvage a game and avoid the sweep in Sunday's series finale by sending top prospect Chase Dollander to the mound. It's been a challenging rookie season for the right-hander, who enters the contest with a 2-9 record and a 6.65 ERA. Every start is a learning experience for the youngster, and the team will be hoping he can find a groove and give them a chance to end the weekend on a positive note. He'll face off against Chicago's Shane Smith.
The narrative of the 2025 season is set: historic struggles at home contrasted with promising developments in the farm system. As the team tries to avoid yet another sweep at Coors Field with Chase Dollander on the mound, fans are left watching for individual growth and signs of the talent that might one day break this painful cycle. The wins may be scarce, but the development of players like Dollander and Calaz is the real story to follow.
