The Rockies were crushed 18-0 by the Orioles on July 26, 2025, as Antonio Senzatela struggled and Cedric Mullins homered. Can Colorado recover from this historic loss?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
There are losses, and then there's what happened Saturday in Baltimore. An 18-0 shellacking at the hands of the Orioles wasn't just a mark in the loss column; it was a historical embarrassment. With only two hits to their name and a pitching staff that imploded, the Rockies (27-77) now face a crucial series finale on Sunday, not just to avoid losing the series, but to prove they have some fight left.
We have to flush this and come back tomorrow.
Saturday's game was a nightmare from every angle. Starter Antonio Senzatela was tagged for six runs in just four innings, watching his record fall to a dismal 4-14. The onslaught included Cedric Mullins' 100th career home run, a milestone that only salted the wound. Things went from bad to worse when the bullpen surrendered a nine-run seventh inning, turning a bad loss into a historically ugly one. The offense was completely silenced, managing just two singles from Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar. No Rockies player even reached third base, a stat that perfectly encapsulates the futility of the effort.
In the face of such a demoralizing defeat, the team's response is everything. Manager Bud Black called the loss 'embarrassing,' and the organization's social media accounts echoed a call for resilience, asking fans to 'stick with us.' Players like Hunter Goodman, a rare bright spot this season with 18 homers and 57 RBI, also took to social media to express their determination. As the team prepares for Sunday's rubber match, all eyes will be on whether they can translate those words into action and put up a competitive fight.
While the big-league club struggles, the future offers a glimmer of hope. Down on the farm, several prospects are turning heads. Outfielder Zac Veen is on a tear in Triple-A, hitting a scorching .413 over his last 19 games. He's joined by infielder Aaron Schunk (.353 in his last 14 games) and Sterlin Thompson, who leads the Pacific Coast League with seven triples. The latest prospect rankings also bring good news, with Kyle Karros (.848 OPS) and Jared Thomas (.891 OPS) climbing into the top tier of the organization's system. For a team in desperate need of future core players, this wave of developing homegrown bats is the most encouraging news of the week.
While Sunday was quiet on the transaction front, the clock is ticking towards the July 31 trade deadline. With a 27-77 record, the Rockies are firmly in a position to be sellers. The lack of moves so far could simply be the calm before the storm as the front office evaluates its assets and fields calls from contending teams. Fans should keep a close eye on any developments over the next few days as the roster could look different by the end of the month.
Today is about more than just one game. It's about pride. Can the Rockies flush Saturday's disaster and salvage the series against Baltimore? Beyond that, the next few days will define the team's direction, with the trade deadline promising potential changes and the promising young talent in the minors offering a blueprint for what lies ahead. After a historic low, the only way to go is up.
