The Rockies fell 5-3 to the Astros on July 3, 2025, losing a 14th straight home series despite a Mickey Moniak HR. Can Colorado stop the historic slide?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It's a record no team wants. On Thursday, the Colorado Rockies lost 5-3 to the Houston Astros, dropping their 14th consecutive series at Coors Field. The thin mountain air, once a formidable advantage, now feels like a heavy burden as the losses continue to pile up at 20th and Blake, cementing a historically poor season.
The loss extended Colorado's streak to 14 consecutive home series defeats.
A promising start quickly soured for the Rockies. After tying the game 2-2 in the second inning on a two-run blast from Mickey Moniak—his 12th of the year—the offense went quiet. Starter Austin Gomber battled through five innings, allowing two runs on eight hits, keeping his team in the game. But the familiar story of bullpen struggles resurfaced in the sixth. Angel Chivilli and Jake Bird couldn't hold the line, allowing three runs, capped by a go-ahead two-run single from Houston's Jose Altuve. Despite a 3-for-4 day from Thairo Estrada, the Rockies' offense couldn't muster a comeback, falling to last place in the NL West.
Even in a lopsided loss, there are glimmers of hope. Mickey Moniak and Hunter Goodman have been carrying the offense, providing much-needed production. Both players had scorching hot Junes, with Moniak posting a .760 slugging percentage and Goodman hitting .342 with a .734 slugging. Their performance stands in stark contrast to the team's overall numbers, which include an MLB-worst 79 OPS+. While a few hot bats can't win games alone, they give fans something to cheer for amid the daily grind.
For those looking further ahead, the future offered some exciting news down on the farm. Top prospect Charlie Condon, the potential future of the franchise, recorded his first hit for the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats on Wednesday. In the same game, fellow outfield prospect Robert Calaz launched two home runs, showcasing his immense power. With players like these and Spokane's Aidan Longwell driving in five runs, the pipeline is showing signs of life, offering a crucial dose of optimism for the years to come.
Ultimately, the story of the 2025 Rockies comes back to the mound. The team's pitching staff continues to be a major liability, ranking near the bottom of the league in most advanced metrics. With an ERA- of 122 (meaning they are 22% worse than the league average pitcher), the staff's inability to contain opponents, especially at Coors Field, puts immense pressure on an inconsistent offense. Until the front office can build a competent and durable pitching staff, breaking losing streaks like the current 14-series home skid will remain a monumental challenge.
While the losses at Coors Field sting, the path forward for the Rockies is becoming clearer. It's a path paved by the bats of young players and the promise of future stars like Charlie Condon and Robert Calaz. The question remains: when will the pitching catch up? Until it does, fans may need to find solace in individual performances and the hope that tomorrow's team will finally turn Coors Field back into a fortress.
