Rockies Fall Hard in Matchup Against Rangers
The Colorado Rockies dropped their third straight game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night, losing 4-1 and getting swept in the series at Globe Life Field. The loss brings the Rockies’ record to a dismal 7-36, continuing a brutal stretch for the struggling ball club. Colorado’s offense remained still for most of the game, managing just one run late in the eighth inning after falling behind early. The inability to generate consistent offensive pressure has been a recurring issue throughout the season, and it was evident again in this matchup.
Starting pitcher Kyle Freeland took the mound hoping to keep things close, but early struggles put the Rockies in a hole they couldn’t climb out of. He surrendered three earned runs over five innings, including a key two-run single from Corey Seager in the second and a solo homer from Adolis García in the third. While Freeland settled down in the later innings, the damage was already done, and Colorado’s offense couldn’t provide the support he needed. The bullpen performed relatively well, holding the Rangers scoreless the rest of the way, but the bats couldn’t capitalize.
The Rockies' lone offensive highlight came when they broke the shutout with a run in the eighth inning, but by then, the game was already slipping out of reach. They were limited to six hits on the night and struggled to put runners in scoring position. Even when opportunities arose, clutch hitting was absent, a problem that has haunted the team all season. Manager Bud Black continues to search for answers, but with little production from the lineup and continued struggles with runners on base, progress remains elusive.
As the Rockies return home to face the San Francisco Giants, the focus will have to shift toward fundamentals and finding ways to spark the offense. The club desperately needs leadership and momentum, whether from veterans or emerging young players. With the season rapidly slipping away, Colorado will need to address both its hitting woes and starting rotation inconsistency. The loss to Texas served as another reminder that unless things change quickly, the Rockies are headed for one of the worst seasons in franchise history.
