Rockies lose 4-1 to the Braves on June 15, 2025, securing the worst 70-game start in MLB history despite a strong showing from Hunter Goodman. Strider K's 13.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
There are bad losses, there are brutal road trips, and then there's what happened Sunday in Atlanta. The Colorado Rockies didn't just lose to the Braves 4-1; they officially cemented their place on the wrong side of the history books, falling to 13-58 on the season—the worst 70-game start in the history of Major League Baseball. Facing a buzzsaw in Spencer Strider, the offense was completely stifled, making for another long afternoon in a season full of them.
With a 13-58 record, the 2025 Rockies now own the worst 70-game start in MLB history.
The box score tells a grim story. Braves ace Spencer Strider was in complete control, racking up 13 strikeouts and making the Rockies' lineup look helpless. A Ronald Acuña Jr. home run provided more than enough cushion as Colorado's offense could only muster a single run. Starter Austin Gomber battled, but the lack of run support and the team's ballooning 5.69 ERA were too much to overcome. The loss drops the Rockies' abysmal road record to 6-30, highlighting a team that simply can't find its footing away from Coors Field.
Amidst the wreckage of this season, one player continues to defy the team's trajectory: Hunter Goodman. He remains the sole, consistent bright spot in a struggling lineup. Goodman continues to lead the club in nearly every significant category, boasting a .289 batting average, 11 home runs, and 40 RBIs. While players like Jordan Beck and Ryan McMahon contribute, it's Goodman who is truly making a name for himself, ranking 44th in MLB for homers and 36th for RBIs. He's not just the best player on a bad team; he's proving he's a legitimate big-league hitter.
If the current big-league club represents the problem, the front office is hoping the farm system holds the solution—especially on the mound. With the major league rotation beset by inconsistency, all eyes are turning to the minors. The organization is reportedly laser-focused on developing its next wave of arms. Top prospect Chase Dollander, a right-hander with electric stuff, is said to be knocking on the door of the majors. He's not alone, with hard-throwing Brody Brecht and potential future closer Seth Halvorsen also generating significant buzz. The hope in LoDo is that these young pitchers can eventually stop the bleeding and provide a foundation for a competitive future.
Sunday's loss was a painful, historic milestone that no fan wanted to witness. The 2025 season is clearly about something other than the final score. It's about finding pieces for the future. For now, that means celebrating every Hunter Goodman at-bat and tracking the progress of arms like Chase Dollander in the minors. The present is bleak, but the franchise is betting that these glimmers of hope will eventually light the way out of the darkness.
