Joe Ryan's 11 strikeouts and Royce Lewis's power led the Twins over the Rockies 7-1 on July 20, 2025. Mickey Moniak's homer was the lone bright spot for Colorado.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was another tough Sunday afternoon at Coors Field as the Minnesota Twins rolled into town and handed the Colorado Rockies a convincing 7-1 defeat. While the home crowd was hoping for a series-clinching win, they instead witnessed a dominant performance from Twins starter Joe Ryan and a power surge from Royce Lewis, leaving the Rockies searching for answers yet again.
The Rockies managed just one run and struck out 13 times, dropping their record to 24-75.
Minnesota's Joe Ryan was simply untouchable. For seven innings, the right-hander carved up the Rockies lineup, striking out a staggering 11 batters while allowing just one run on five hits and issuing zero walks. He was in complete command from the first pitch, mixing his pitches effectively and keeping Colorado's hitters off balance. It was a masterclass in pitching at a park notorious for being hitter-friendly, and Ryan earned every bit of his 10th win of the season.
In a game largely defined by offensive struggles, there were a couple of bright spots. Mickey Moniak provided the team's only run with an absolute moonshot in the third inning, a 448-foot solo homer that marked his 13th of the year. The raw power is undeniable. Meanwhile, Jordan Beck and Ryan McMahon managed to solve Ryan, each collecting two hits. It's small comfort in a 7-1 loss, but seeing Beck continue to get his hits and McMahon remaining a steady presence are positives to take away as the team builds for the future.
On the other side of the mound, it was another difficult outing for Rockies ace Germán Márquez. The veteran right-hander battled through five innings but was tagged for four earned runs on seven hits, ultimately taking his 11th loss of the season. A two-run homer by Matt Wallner and a triple by Kody Clemens in the third inning did most of the damage. Márquez's record now stands at 3-11, a reflection of both his own inconsistencies and the team's broader struggles. The rotation remains a major question mark, and the Rockies desperately need their one-time ace to find his form.
With the series against the Twins now in the rearview mirror, the Rockies don't have much time to dwell on the loss. They'll welcome the St. Louis Cardinals to Coors Field for a three-game set starting Monday. The focus remains on player development and finding some momentum in what has been a grueling season. Fans will be hoping the offense can wake up and provide better support for a pitching staff that needs all the help it can get.
