The Rockies blanked the Cardinals 6-0 on July 23, 2025, as Tanner Gordon's gem ended a 220-game shutout drought. Read how Colorado made history at Coors Field.
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It finally happened. For the first time in 220 games, the Colorado Rockies have pitched a shutout. In a stunning performance at Coors Field on Wednesday, the Rox silenced the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0, washing away a franchise-record streak of futility and giving fans a reason to truly celebrate a dominant victory on both sides of the ball.
The victory snapped a franchise-record 220-game streak without a shutout, the longest in the modern era.
The day started with a dose of bad news as ace Germán Márquez was placed on the 15-day IL with right biceps tendinitis. But from that setback rose an unlikely hero. Tanner Gordon, called upon to make the spot start, was simply brilliant. The right-hander navigated the Cardinals' lineup for six scoreless innings, scattering four hits and keeping St. Louis off balance all night. The bullpen locked it down from there, with Jimmy Herget and Tyler Kinley completing the combined five-hit shutout. It was a masterclass in pitching at altitude, something fans have been desperate to see.
The offense provided more than enough support, and they did it with a classic Coors Field rally in the second inning. The Rockies strung together five consecutive one-out singles from Austin Nola, Kyle Farmer, Adael Amador, Tyler Freeman, and Mickey Moniak to plate four runs and seize control of the game. Jordan Beck later added an RBI double, and for good measure, Ezequiel Tovar launched a solo shot in the eighth. It was a complete team effort at the plate, showcasing the kind of relentless approach that wins ballgames.
Gordon's performance wasn't just a one-off feel-good story; it's a reflection of a growing strength in the organization: pitching depth. Baseball America recently ranked the Rockies' farm system 13th in MLB, a significant nod to their scouting and development. With top prospect RHP Chase Dollander and recent top draftee Charlie Condon in the fold, the future looks bright. The talent is bubbling up at every level. In Double-A, Sean Sullivan just fanned nine batters in his last start, while Triple-A's Zac Veen (.413 average in his last 19 games) and Aaron Schunk (.353 in his last 14) are absolutely torching PCL pitching. There's a wave of talent coming.
Winning back-to-back series for the first time since last September and sitting at 4-2 since the All-Star break, the Rockies have a clear sense of momentum. The real test comes this weekend as they welcome the formidable Baltimore Orioles to town. Kyle Freeland gets the ball Friday in what promises to be a challenging series opener. But after a historic shutout and with the offense clicking, there's a renewed sense of optimism in LoDo. Let's see if they can keep it rolling.
