The Rockies fall to the Giants 4-3 on June 12, 2025, as a late rally spoils a strong return by Antonio Senzatela. Read how the bullpen let another one slip away.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a script Rockies fans have seen far too many times this season. A glimmer of hope, a competitive game, and a lead heading into the final innings, only to have it snatched away at the last moment. The Colorado Rockies fell to the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Thursday night, a gut-punch loss that saw a late Giants rally spoil an otherwise encouraging evening at Coors Field.
You see the fight, you see what a healthy Senzatela brings to the mound. The challenge now is learning how to slam the door shut.
For much of the night, it felt like this one might be different. The Rockies battled, scraping together a 3-2 lead against their NL West rivals. But the bullpen, a persistent source of frustration this season, couldn't preserve the advantage. The Giants mounted a late-inning comeback that silenced the home crowd and handed the Rockies their 54th loss of the year, cementing their spot in the division's cellar.
The biggest silver lining of the night was undoubtedly the man on the mound to start the game. Antonio Senzatela made his much-anticipated return to the rotation and looked competitive. While not yet at peak form, he showed the flashes of command and grit that made him a rotation anchor in the past. In a season defined by pitching woes, getting a healthy and effective Senzatela back is a crucial step, regardless of the final score. His performance provides a desperately needed building block for a staff in disarray.
Interim manager Warren Schaeffer continues to navigate these choppy waters. Now 5-21 since taking over for Bud Black, Schaeffer's job is less about the win-loss column and more about evaluating the pieces for the future. With the team's record at a dismal 12-54, the rest of this season is an extended tryout. Schaeffer is tasked with fostering development and finding out which of these young players have the mettle to be part of the next competitive Rockies team.
Another loss stings, especially one that felt within reach. But Thursday's game was a microcosm of the 2025 season: a positive sign from a key veteran like Senzatela, undermined by the same fundamental issues. The focus remains on development and finding players who can turn these heartbreaking losses into victories. The question for fans is, how much longer will the rebuild take, and when will this team finally learn how to win the close ones?
