Hunter Goodman's 22nd homer wasn't enough as the Blue Jays, led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., crushed the Rockies 10-4 on Aug. 6. Read how Toronto's power surge sank Colorado.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
For a fleeting moment on Wednesday night, it felt different. Hunter Goodman sent a baseball soaring into the Coors Field seats, giving the Rockies an early lead and fans a reason to believe. But as has been the story of this 2025 season, the hope was short-lived. The Toronto Blue Jays answered back with overwhelming power, cruising to a 10-4 victory and handing the Rockies their fourth straight loss.
With his 22nd home run of the season, Hunter Goodman now stands as the undisputed power leader for the Rockies, a rare and consistent bright spot in a difficult year.
The game started promisingly. Goodman's two-run shot in the first inning staked the Rockies to a 2-0 lead, a familiar sight for the catcher who continues to mash. But the Blue Jays quickly turned the ballpark into their personal launching pad. Daulton Varsho hit two out, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added another, and even Addison Barger and Nathan Lukes got in on the action. By the time the dust settled, Toronto had five homers to their name, completely overwhelming Rockies starter Anthony Molina. Molina battled through 5.1 innings but was tagged for seven earned runs, unable to keep the ball in the yard.
While the team struggles, Hunter Goodman's breakout season continues to be the main event. His 22nd homer pads his team lead, and he now has 64 RBIs to go with a solid .281 batting average. He's not just hitting for power; he's been one of the few consistent offensive threats in the lineup day in and day out. In a season defined by rebuilding and looking to the future, Goodman has firmly established himself as a core piece of that future. His at-bats are must-see TV for any Rockies fan.
The loss drops the Rockies to a staggering 30-84 on the season. The four-game losing streak has only widened the gap in the NL West, where they sit 35.5 games out of first place. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror and no new roster moves on the horizon, the club is committed to the current squad for the stretch run. It's a tough pill to swallow, but the focus remains on player development and finding silver linings, like Goodman's performance and an RBI single from Warming Bernabel, in these otherwise lopsided contests.
As the losses mount, the narrative shifts from wins and losses to individual milestones and future hope. The Rockies will look to snap their skid in the series finale against the Blue Jays, but all eyes will remain on Hunter Goodman. Can he chase down 30 home runs? Who else will step up? It's a long road to the end of the season, but for now, we watch, we wait, and we hope for more bright spots to emerge from the August gloom.
