Rockies lose 10-7 to the Giants on June 12, 2025, as the bullpen collapses late despite Hunter Goodman's HR. A familiar, gut-wrenching defeat at Coors Field.
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For seven innings, it felt different. The Coors Field crowd was buzzing, the Rockies held a comfortable 6-3 lead, and a much-needed win seemed within grasp. But in a storyline that has become painfully familiar this season, the hope evaporated in the thin mountain air as the bullpen collapsed, leading to a gut-wrenching 10-7 defeat at the hands of the San Francisco Giants.
The Rockies led 6-3 entering the eighth inning, only to see the bullpen allow seven runs over the final two frames.
It was a classic Coors Field script with a tragic ending. Starter Kyle Freeland battled through six solid innings, giving up just three runs and keeping his team in control. The offense, led by a scorching-hot Hunter Goodman, built what should have been a winning margin. But the game turned on its head in the eighth. Reliever Tyler Kinley couldn't hold the line, surrendering a game-tying two-run double to Mike Yastrzemski and getting tagged with the blown save. Zach Agnos was then victimized by a bunt single and a crucial replay-overturned call in the ninth that sealed the Rockies' fate, handing them their 55th loss of the season.
If there's one reason to keep tuning in, it's Hunter Goodman. The slugger was a one-man wrecking crew on Thursday, going 3-for-5 and launching his 11th home run of the season. His two RBIs were crucial in building the early lead. In a season defined by struggles, Goodman has emerged as a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat and a foundational piece for the future. His consistent power provides a glimmer of excitement, a reminder that even in the darkest of seasons, individual talent can shine.
The Rockies will try to salvage the series finale by sending the struggling Antonio Senzatela (1-10, 6.68 ERA) to the mound, a tall order against a hot Giants team. While the immediate outlook is grim, the long-term view offers more promise. The farm system is brimming with potential future stars. Outfielders Charlie Condon (the No. 3 overall pick in 2024) and Robert Calaz (the Arizona Complex League Triple Crown winner) are generating significant buzz. With Yanquiel Fernandez also raking at Double-A, the next wave of talent might not be as far off as it seems.
It's another tough pill to swallow for Rockies fans. The team falls to 12-55, and the bullpen remains the glaring Achilles' heel. While the present is painful, the future is where the hope lies. Between Hunter Goodman's emergence at the big-league level and the high-ceiling prospects in the minors, the building blocks are there. Now, all eyes turn to Antonio Senzatela to see if he can play the role of stopper and prevent a sixth straight loss.
