The Rockies crushed the Nationals 10-6 on June 18, 2025, tying a franchise record with 7 HRs. Michael Toglia hit two as the Rox won their third straight.
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For one night, Nationals Park felt a lot like Coors Field. The Colorado Rockies unleashed a historic power display on Wednesday, blasting seven home runs to tie a franchise record in a 10-6 thumping of the Washington Nationals. The offensive explosion secured a third-straight win for the club—only the second time they've accomplished that feat all season—and offered a breathtaking glimpse of what this lineup is capable of.
With 10 home runs over their last two games, the Rockies set a new franchise record for most homers in any two-game span, and the most in any two-game span on the road.
It was a full-blown home run derby in the nation's capital. Michael Toglia led the charge with his second career multi-homer game, but the party didn't stop there. Hunter Goodman launched a three-run shot, while Ryan McMahon, Thairo Estrada, Sam Hilliard, and Mickey Moniak all went deep. The true fireworks came in a six-run seventh inning, where the Rox went back-to-back-to-back-to-back with four long balls, burying the hapless Nationals, who have now lost ten straight.
While the offense stole the headlines, Antonio Senzatela delivered exactly the kind of start the Rockies needed. The veteran right-hander battled through five innings, allowing just one unearned run on three hits to pick up his second win of the season, improving his record to 2-10. In a season defined by struggles, Senzatela's steady performance provided the perfect foundation for the lineup to go to work and secure the team's first three-game winning streak in months.
This isn't just a one-night wonder. The ten home runs the Rockies have hit in the last two games set a new franchise record for any two-game span. For a team that has struggled to generate offense, especially on the road, this power surge is a welcome sight. The question now is whether this is a true turning point or simply a case of taking advantage of a struggling opponent. Regardless, the bats are finally showing signs of life, providing a much-needed jolt of energy.
As the big-league club finds its power stroke, more help is brewing in the minors. The farm system is teeming with powerful outfield prospects like 2024 first-rounder Charlie Condon and international signee Robert Calaz. Yanquiel Fernandez continues to mash at Double-A and could be knocking on the door of the majors soon. On the mound, top pitching prospect Chase Dollander is getting closer to being MLB-ready, offering hope for a future rotation that can support this kind of offensive firepower.
It's just one series against a reeling Nationals team, but you can't fake this kind of power. With a chance to secure a rare series sweep tomorrow, the Rockies have a golden opportunity to build real momentum. Is this the offensive awakening fans have been desperate for, or just a beautiful, homer-filled mirage? Either way, for the first time in a while, it feels good to be a Rockies fan.
