Dodgers crush Rockies 7-1 on June 26, 2025, as Clayton Kershaw dominates. Hunter Goodman's solo homer isn't enough to stop the Rockies' historic slide.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another day at Coors Field, another lopsided defeat. The Colorado Rockies were thoroughly outmatched by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, falling 7-1 in a game that felt like a microcosm of their entire season. The loss dropped the team to a staggering 18-63, amplifying the mounting pressure on the pitching staff and interim manager Warren Schaeffer as the organization navigates one of its worst seasons in history.
With the loss, Colorado fell to 18-63, remaining in last place in the NL West.
The game was decided early, with Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw silencing the Colorado bats for six dominant innings, allowing just one run while striking out eight. The Rockies' offense managed a paltry five hits and struck out 11 times. The Dodgers' attack, led by Shohei Ohtani's two-hit, two-RBI performance, had no trouble with Colorado's pitching, putting the game out of reach by the middle innings.
The lone bright spot for the Rockies came from the bat of Hunter Goodman, who blasted a solo home run in the fourth inning for the team's only run. It was his 15th homer of the season, and he continues to lead the club in both home runs and RBIs (49). In a lineup starved for production, Goodman's consistent power has been one of the few reasons for fans to cheer, even as the team's struggles continue.
Starter Austin Gomber's difficult season continued as he was tagged for five earned runs in just 4.1 innings. The rough outing pushed his ERA to a disastrous 8.79. With the rotation in shambles and young arms developing in the minors, speculation is growing that Gomber's spot is in jeopardy. A move to the bullpen or even a demotion could be on the table if he can't turn things around quickly.
The struggles at the major league level have shifted focus to the farm system, where the Rockies are pinning their hopes on a new wave of pitchers. Top prospects Chase Dollander and Brody Brecht are performing well and could be candidates for a late-season call-up. The organization is desperate for answers, and the development of these future arms is paramount for a team looking to build a foundation for the future.
The managerial change has done little to stop the bleeding. Since Warren Schaeffer took over for Bud Black, the team has posted an abysmal 11-29 record. As the losses mount in this historically bad season, the future of the entire coaching staff is becoming a significant topic of conversation. A complete overhaul could be on the horizon as the front office looks to find a new direction.
As the losses pile up and the major league product falters, the only place for Rockies fans to look is down—to the farm system. The development of arms like Chase Dollander and Brody Brecht is no longer a distant dream but a potential near-term necessity. Whether their arrival can spark any change in a season that seems lost remains the most pressing question for a franchise desperately searching for a new direction.
