Rockies fall to Cardinals 6-2 on July 22, 2025, as Avery Blalock struggles. Rookie Hunter Goodman shines in the loss, hitting his 18th HR. Read more!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another night at Coors Field, another tough loss. The Colorado Rockies fell to the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 on Tuesday, extending their losing streak to three games and sinking to a dismal 24-76 record. While the result felt painfully familiar for fans in this rebuilding season, one player continues to defy the team's struggles: rookie catcher Hunter Goodman, who blasted his 18th home run of the year.
'Hunter's been giving us quality at-bats all year. He's a competitor.' - Manager Warren Schaeffer
While the team struggles to find wins, Hunter Goodman is finding his power stroke. His solo shot in the loss was his 18th of the season, bringing his RBI total to 56 while maintaining a respectable .278 average. He's the undisputed leader in the clubhouse for power numbers and is quickly closing in on the Rockies' all-time rookie home run record. Manager Warren Schaeffer's postgame praise summed it up: Goodman is a rare bright spot, consistently battling at the plate regardless of the scoreboard.
Beyond Goodman's homer, the offense was largely silent. The loss was pinned on starter Avery Blalock, whose struggles continued. The young righty lasted just 4.1 innings, surrendering five earned runs and seeing his ERA balloon to 9.97. The Cardinals, led by a Willson Contreras home run, capitalized on the opportunity and never looked back, sending the Rockies to the worst record in Major League Baseball.
Tuesday was a quiet day for the front office, with no trades, roster moves, or injury updates announced. While the lack of news might be frustrating for some, it's likely the calm before the storm. With the trade deadline fast approaching, the Rockies are expected to be sellers, and the current silence suggests that General Manager Bill Schmidt is working the phones, evaluating offers for any veteran pieces that could bring back future assets.
While the big league club struggles, the future of the organization continues to take shape in the minor leagues. Though no new updates came out today, the recent buzz around the farm system is palpable. The signing of No. 4 overall pick Ethan Holliday, now ranked MLB's No. 17 prospect, is imminent. He projects as a future middle-of-the-order force. Meanwhile, outfielder Jared Thomas's recent promotion to Double-A Hartford shows that talent is rising through the ranks. These are the names fans will need to remember as the rebuild continues.
It's another tough pill to swallow for Rockies fans, but the story of this season isn't in the win-loss column. It's about finding the building blocks for tomorrow. Tonight, that block was Hunter Goodman. As the team looks ahead to the rest of the series and the looming trade deadline, the focus remains split between the present struggles and the promise of a brighter future with players like Goodman, Holliday, and Thomas leading the way.
