The Rockies lost 5-3 to the Astros on July 3, 2025, setting a record with their 14th straight home series loss despite a Mickey Moniak HR. Altuve's hit sealed it.
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It's a script Rockies fans know all too well. A flash of hope, a competitive game, and then the inevitable letdown. Last night's 5-3 loss to the Houston Astros wasn't just another defeat; it was the one that officially sealed their 14th consecutive home series loss to open the season, a staggering level of ineptitude at the supposedly friendly confines of Coors Field.
The Rockies have now lost all 14 home series this season, dropping the first two games 13 times.
For a moment, things looked different. After falling behind early, Thairo Estrada singled and Mickey Moniak launched his 12th homer of the year to tie the game 2-2. The crowd had life. But as has been the case all season, the bullpen couldn't hold the line. The sixth inning proved fatal, with reliever Angel Chivilli (1-4) taking the loss after a walk and a single set the table for Jose Altuve's go-ahead two-run single. Jake Bird later allowed another run, and just like that, the game was out of reach. Starter Austin Gomber battled, giving up two runs over five innings, but the bullpen's inability to lock down crucial innings remains the team's Achilles' heel.
Despite the painful result, a couple of Rockies hitters refused to go quietly. Thairo Estrada was a machine at the plate, going 3-for-4 and scoring the team's first run. He's been a consistent presence in a lineup desperate for production. And Mickey Moniak's two-run blast provided the game's biggest jolt of energy for the home team. It's small comfort, but seeing individual players like Estrada and Moniak continue to battle provides at least something positive to watch on a nightly basis.
If you're tired of watching the big-league club, you might want to start paying attention to the farm system. While Angel Chivilli's loss stings, the very fact that he and Seth Halvorsen have already reached the majors this year is a sign of progress. The real excitement lies with top prospects like pitcher Chase Dollander and infielder Adael Amador, who are inching closer to Denver. With guys like Ryan Ritter and Kyle Karros also performing well in the minors, the organization is finally starting to build a pipeline of talent that could change the narrative at Coors Field in the coming years.
So, where do the Rockies go from here? Tonight, they send Kyle Freeland (1-9, 5.56 ERA) to the mound to try and salvage a game and avoid yet another sweep. It's a tall order against a tough Astros team. While the 2025 season feels like a lost cause, the developing talent in the minors offers a necessary glimmer of hope. For now, fans are left clinging to that future promise while enduring a historically difficult present.
