Rockies fall to Dodgers 3-1 on June 27, 2025, setting a historic loss record despite a Kershaw gem. But how is their offense leading all of MLB?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a day of brutal contrasts at 20th and Blake. The Colorado Rockies fell 3-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers, cementing their 12th sweep of the season and a grim new record: the most losses (63) through 81 games in modern MLB history. And yet, beneath the weight of that historic struggle lies a fascinating and hopeful paradox. As the losses have mounted, the Rockies' bats have quietly become one of the most dangerous lineups in all of baseball this month.
Since June 1, Colorado leads all of MLB in slugging percentage (.468), extra-base hits (76), and doubles (37).
Friday's finale felt like a familiar script. The Rockies' offense, which has been so potent lately, was silenced by a future Hall of Famer. Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw carved up the lineup for five strikeouts over six masterful innings, moving just three Ks shy of the 3,000 mark. The only blemish was a second-inning solo shot from Brenton Doyle, one of only two hits Colorado would manage all game. Austin Gomber pitched admirably, allowing just two runs over 5.1 innings, but Shohei Ohtani's 28th home run in the seventh provided the insurance the Dodgers needed to complete the sweep and send the Rockies to a staggering 18-63 record.
If you only looked at the win-loss column, you'd miss the most exciting story in LoDo right now. Despite the team's struggles, the Rockies' offense has been on an absolute tear in June. Forget being competitive; they're leading the league. Since the calendar flipped to June, the Rox lead all of MLB in slugging percentage (.468), extra-base hits (76), doubles (37), and triples (10). They're also top-five in hits, batting average, and home runs. This offensive surge has helped the team match its win total from April and May combined, proving that even in a rebuilding year, there are tangible signs of progress at the plate.
While the big-league club searches for consistency, the future of the franchise is making noise down on the farm. Top prospect Charlie Condon, last year's No. 3 overall pick, is living up to the hype that came with his franchise-record $9.25 million signing bonus. He's not alone. Outfielder Robert Calaz is fresh off a Triple Crown-winning MVP season in the Arizona Complex League, and power-hitting outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez is crushing it at Double-A Hartford, looking like a strong candidate for a late-season call-up. The system is brimming with outfield talent, providing a clear vision for the next wave of Rockies baseball.
The 2025 season is undeniably a tough pill to swallow, and setting records for futility is never the goal. But baseball is a marathon, and the rebuild is a long game. Friday's loss hurts, but it doesn't tell the whole story. The story is in the booming bats of June and the promising prospects rising through the system. The wins may not be there yet, but the pieces for a brighter future are starting to fall into place. For now, fans can tune in not just for the final score, but to watch an offense that can mash with the best of them and to dream on the talent that's on its way.
