Rockies lose 14-8 to the Diamondbacks on June 21, 2025, despite a 6-run inning with homers from McMahon & Moniak. Austin Gomber struggles in his return.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
For one glorious inning, it looked like the Rockies were about to author another classic Coors Field comeback. A six-run explosion in the fourth inning, capped by back-to-back homers, sent a jolt through the crowd and gave Colorado a shocking lead. But the electricity was short-lived, as pitching woes returned with a vengeance, leading to a lopsided 14-8 defeat at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Austin Gomber, making his first home start of the season after returning from injury, was tagged for nine runs on 12 hits in just 4.2 innings.
The bottom of the fourth was pure Mile High magic. The Rockies sent 10 batters to the plate, erasing a 6-1 deficit in spectacular fashion. The rally was ignited by a two-run double from Hunter Goodman, but the real fireworks came from Ryan McMahon and Mickey Moniak, who launched consecutive home runs to give the Rockies a brief 7-6 lead. It was a powerful display against D-backs ace Zac Gallen, who has now surrendered seven homers to Colorado in just two games this season.
While the offense provided a spark, the pitching couldn't contain the blaze. Austin Gomber, making his much-anticipated first home start of the year, struggled mightily. After a promising five-inning scoreless debut in Atlanta, Gomber couldn't find his rhythm at altitude. The Diamondbacks lineup feasted, tagging him for nine runs on a dozen hits. The performance underscored the team's desperate need for stability on the mound, a problem that has plagued them all season.
Credit must be given to the Diamondbacks' relentless attack. Eugenio Suárez was a one-man wrecking crew, smashing two home runs, including the 300th of his career, and tying his season-high with four hits. Not to be outdone, Ketel Marte drove in five runs, delivering a three-run homer and a crucial two-run double that helped put the game out of reach. Their offensive onslaught simply overwhelmed the Rockies' pitching staff.
With the team's record falling to a league-worst 17-59, it's natural for fans to look toward the horizon. The farm system offers that hope. While the big-league club struggles, top prospects like No. 3 overall pick Charlie Condon and power-hitting outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez are developing into what the organization hopes will be the next core. They, along with players like ACL MVP Robert Calaz, represent a brighter future that can't come soon enough for the Rockies faithful.
Ultimately, Saturday was a microcosm of the Rockies' season: moments of offensive excitement swallowed by a tidal wave of runs allowed. The power is fun, but until the pitching stabilizes, these high-scoring affairs at Coors Field will continue to end in heartbreak. The team will look to salvage a game against the D-backs tomorrow, hoping to find a starter who can quiet Arizona's red-hot bats and give the offense a fighting chance.
