In a disheartening turn of events, the Colorado Rockies suffered another setback in their game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night, losing 7-6 in a nail-biting finish. This defeat marked a new low for the struggling Rockies, who find themselves among the worst teams in baseball this season.
The Rockies made unwanted history by becoming the first team since 1900 to trail in each of their first 29 games. This unfortunate milestone surpassed the previous record held by the St. Louis Browns in 1910, who trailed in their first 28 games.
Adding to the disappointment, Colorado found themselves behind only in the final inning, with the game slipping away until the very last pitch. Rockies manager Bud Black expressed his frustration, acknowledging that costly mistakes had contributed to their downfall.
The Marlins clinched the victory in the 10th inning, thanks to outfielder Dane Myers’ game-winning single, dealing another blow to the Rockies’ morale.
Despite their struggles, Marlins manager Skip Schumaker commended his team’s effort and resilience, emphasizing their determination to compete and win despite their record. He refuted any suggestions of apathy or lack of effort from his players.
The game had started promisingly for Colorado, jumping to a 5-0 lead in the first inning. Pitcher Ryan Feltner had hopes of sealing a complete game in the ninth, but a series of unfortunate events, including hits and walks, allowed the Marlins to mount a comeback. Justin Lawrence took over pitching duties but couldn’t halt Miami’s momentum, leading to their eventual victory.
