The Rockies fell to the Mets 8-2 on June 8, 2025, as Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil powered New York. Read how Colorado's offensive struggles continued.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another Sunday at Coors Field, another familiar outcome. The Colorado Rockies' bats were quieted and their pitching couldn't find an answer, leading to a decisive 8-2 loss against the New York Mets. The defeat was a microcosm of the 2025 season: a few glimmers of hope overshadowed by an inability to compete consistently, dropping the club to a painful 12-51 record.
The loss dropped the Rockies to a 12-51 record, continuing a difficult season for the club.
The Rockies' offense simply couldn't get going against a dominant Mets pitching staff. The game felt out of reach early, as New York methodically built its lead, punctuated by key hits from veterans Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil. While the thin air of Coors Field usually promises fireworks, the home team's bats were duds, managing only two runs. The bullpen woes continued as well, allowing the Mets to tack on late runs and turn a manageable deficit into a blowout.
Sunday's loss is another entry in the logbook of a long and trying rebuilding year. Sitting at the bottom of the NL West, the club is grappling with an offense that ranks among the league's worst and a pitching staff searching for consistency. The managerial duties remain split between Bud Black (7-33) and Warren Schaeffer (5-17), a clear sign that the organization is in a period of evaluation from top to bottom. Every game is less about the final score and more about identifying which pieces might be part of the next competitive Rockies team.
For fans weary of the major league struggles, the real excitement is brewing in the minor leagues. The farm system remains a beacon of hope. Outfielder Charlie Condon, the No. 3 overall pick from 2024, is developing nicely, while slugger Robert Calaz is fresh off an MVP season in the Arizona Complex League. Perhaps closest to contributing is Yanquiel Fernandez, who is putting up big numbers at Double-A. While they aren't in Denver yet, these are the names that represent the future and provide a compelling reason to stay invested.
While the wins are scarce and the losses sting, the 2025 season was never about the final record. It's about finding the foundation for the future. The coming months will be a crucial test of patience for fans, but the real story is unfolding in the minor leagues. The hope is that the struggles of today are planting the seeds for the triumphs of tomorrow.
