Rockies Look to Snap Losing Streak as They Host Phillies
The Colorado Rockies are looking to regroup as they face the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game of a three-game series Tuesday night at Coors Field. Colorado has been extending their struggles in what has been a historically difficult start to the 2025 season. At 8-23, the Rockies hold the worst record in baseball and have dropped 13 of their last 15 games. While the season remains focused on development for a young roster, fans are eager to see signs of progress against one of the National League's top teams.
Taking the mound for Colorado will be right-hander Antonio Senzatela, who enters with a 1-7 record and a six ERA. Senzatela has had a tough go in 2025, giving up too many hits and failing to work deep into games consistently. His command will be tested against a Phillies lineup that doesn’t chase bad pitches and has plenty of power in the middle of the order. To give the Rockies a fighting chance, Senzatela must limit walks and keep the ball in the yard, especially at high-altitude Coors Field.
Philadelphia will counter with lefty Jesús Luzardo, who has quietly become one of the more effective pitchers in the National League this year. Luzardo is 4–0 with a sparkling two ERA and has racked up 57 strikeouts in just 54 innings of work. He’s kept hitters off balance with his mix of velocity and off-speed command, and he’s allowed only two home runs all season, an especially valuable trait in a park like Coors. With the Rockies’ lineup lacking depth and consistency, Luzardo will look to continue his dominance on the mound.
Offensively, the Rockies have shown flashes but haven’t found rhythm. Hunter Goodman has been a bright spot, hitting .299 and leading the team in RBIs, while rookie Jordan Beck has added some pop with eight homers. Still, Colorado ranks near the bottom of the league in batting average, home runs, and on-base percentage. Against a playoff-caliber team like the Phillies, who are riding a four-game win streak and boast sluggers like Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner. The Rockies will need more than a spark to pull off a win. Tuesday’s game may not alter the course of the season, but it’s a chance to show fight, compete, and perhaps plant seeds of hope for the long rebuild ahead.
