The St. Louis Cardinals were shut out 6-0 by the Colorado Rockies on July 23, 2025. Andre Pallante struggled as the bats went cold, snapping a long scoring streak.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Well, that was unexpected. In the one place where runs are usually guaranteed, the St. Louis Cardinals' offense went completely cold. The Birds on the Bat were shut out 6-0 by the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night, a baffling result that saw a potent lineup manage just five hits and snapped a remarkable scoring streak in the thin mountain air.
The shutout loss ended the Cardinals' streak of scoring at least four runs in 11 consecutive games at Coors Field under manager Oliver Marmol.
The game was essentially lost in a disastrous second inning. Starter Andre Pallante, who took the loss to fall to 5-7, couldn't find an out, surrendering four runs on five consecutive singles. The Rockies never looked back. Their starter, Tanner Gordon, was masterful, navigating the Cardinals' lineup for six scoreless innings. St. Louis simply had no answers, with a lone double from Jordan Walker serving as the team's only extra-base hit. The offensive engine that had been so reliable in Denver simply failed to start.
The quiet on the field was matched by the quiet off it. With the July 31 trade deadline looming, the Cardinals front office remained silent. There were no new rumors, no roster moves, and no transactions of any kind. While a lack of news isn't unusual, the team's needs are becoming clearer. After a performance like tonight's, the calls for another impact bat or, more consistently, reliable starting pitching, will only grow louder among the fanbase. The clock is ticking.
Beyond the trade front, the entire organization seemed to be holding its breath. The major league roster remains unchanged, with no injuries to report from the game. Down on the farm, the Cardinals' minor league affiliates also had a scheduled day off, meaning no box scores to scour for the next big thing. After a day of action on Tuesday, highlighted by FCL third baseman Bracewell Taveras, the system was quiet on Wednesday, leaving fans to stew on the big-league club's performance.
One bad game at Coors Field doesn't define a season, but it serves as a stark reminder of the team's inconsistencies. With the trade deadline just a week away, the pressure is mounting on the front office to make a move that could prevent more nights like this. All eyes will be on the Cardinals to see how they respond tomorrow—both in the batter's box and potentially on the trade market.
