Spencer Strider fanned 13 as the Braves shut out the Rockies 4-0 on June 14, 2025. See how Strider dismantled the Colorado lineup in this tough road loss.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a rough night in Atlanta for the Colorado Rockies, who ran into a buzzsaw named Spencer Strider. The Braves' ace completely dismantled the Colorado lineup, leading to a quiet 4-0 loss at Truist Park. The defeat drops the Rockies to a dismal 13-56 on the season, highlighting the team's ongoing struggle to generate any sort of offensive rhythm against top-tier competition.
The Rockies' lineup was overmatched by Braves starter Spencer Strider, who struck out 13 batters over six shutout innings.
There's no other way to put it: the Rockies' offense was a non-factor on Saturday. Spencer Strider was in complete control, racking up 13 strikeouts over just six innings of work. Colorado hitters managed a mere three singles—from Hunter Goodman, Kody Farmer, and Tyler Freeman—and drew only one walk. The team never advanced a runner past second base, with key bats like Sam Hilliard, Ryan McMahon, Brenton Doyle, and Michael Moniak all striking out multiple times. It was a masterclass from Strider and a night to forget for the Colorado bats.
On the mound, rookie Chase Dollander turned in a gritty, if not perfect, performance. He lasted six innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits. The big blow came in the second inning, a two-run homer by Ronald Acuña Jr. that gave Atlanta all the offense it would ultimately need. Dollander also battled some defensive miscues behind him, including one of his own. While he kept the Rockies technically in the game, the absolute lack of run support gave him no chance, and his ERA climbed to 6.57. It was another tough learning experience for the young right-hander in a challenging season.
For fans hoping for a shake-up via trade or a prospect call-up, Saturday was a quiet day. There were no trades, roster moves, or significant updates from the farm system to report. While prospects like Ryan Ritter and Gabriel Hughes have been making noise in the minors recently, the focus for now remains squarely on the struggles of the big-league club and finding a way to compete with the current roster.
With the offense silenced and the loss column continuing to grow, the Rockies have to find a way to reset for the next game. Facing an elite pitcher like Strider is always a tall task, but generating only three hits is a stark reminder of this team's deep offensive challenges. They'll need to find some answers at the plate, and fast, if they hope to salvage a game in this series against the Braves.
