The Rockies' rally fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Giants on June 11. Despite a Nick Martini homer, Kyle Freeland took the loss. Read how it all unfolded.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was another one of those nights at 20th and Blake. A late-game surge that got the Coors Field faithful on their feet, and ultimately, another gut-wrenching loss. The Colorado Rockies fought back but couldn't complete the comeback on Wednesday, falling 6-5 to the San Francisco Giants and extending their painful losing streak to five games.
With the loss, the Rockies have now dropped five consecutive games, and their record stands at a league-worst 12-54.
The script felt painfully familiar. Starter Kyle Freeland battled but couldn't escape trouble, taking his eighth loss of the season as his ERA climbed to 5.19. The Giants built a lead that the Rockies' bullpen, despite its efforts, couldn't fully contain. A late rally brought the Rockies within a run, but the comeback stalled, leaving the final score at 6-5 and marking another close-but-no-cigar effort in a season full of them.
Even in a loss, there were glimmers of hope. First baseman Nick Martini continued his hot streak, launching his fourth home run of the season. He's been a consistent offensive force, raising his average to .348 and providing a much-needed spark. Meanwhile, rookie shortstop Blake Wright made the most of his opportunity, lacing a single in his only at-bat to post a perfect 1-for-1 day. It's these small victories that fans can cling to.
The loss pushes the Rockies' record to a dismal 12-54, the worst in all of Major League Baseball. The team remains mired in last place in the NL West, and the on-field struggles are reflected in the dugout, where Bud Black (7-33) and Warren Schaeffer (5-21) continue to share managerial duties. The starting rotation remains the biggest question mark, and finding consistency on the mound is paramount to stopping the bleeding.
While the present is challenging, the future may hold the answers. The Rockies' farm system boasts some exciting talent that could be making its way to Denver sooner rather than later. Keep an eye on names like outfielder Charlie Condon, the 2024 No. 3 overall pick, and power-hitter Yanquiel Fernandez at Double-A. These prospects represent the next wave and the hope that better days are ahead for the franchise.
This five-game losing streak stings, and another one-run loss at home only pours salt in the wound. The story of the 2025 Rockies is one of struggle, but it's also one of searching for the pieces that will build the next winner. As we watch bright spots emerge in the current lineup, we look to the farm system and wonder when prospects like Charlie Condon and Yanquiel Fernandez will get their chance to change the narrative at Coors Field.
