Rockies Plummet to MLB’s Worst 50-Game Start as Phillies Soar
Sarah Johnson
May 23, 2025
Brief
Colorado Rockies set MLB record for worst 50-game start, falling 8-42 after Phillies sweep, while Philadelphia surges to NL East lead.
The Colorado Rockies have etched their name in baseball’s hall of infamy, stumbling to a jaw-dropping 8-42 record in their first 50 games, the worst start in modern MLB history. Swept in a four-game series by the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies, the Rockies endured their seventh shutout loss this season, with Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez dominating into the seventh inning in a 2-0 defeat on Thursday.
At home, the Rockies are a dismal 5-20, a stark contrast to their Coors Field reputation for high-scoring games. This season’s collapse puts them on pace for 136 losses, potentially surpassing the 2024 Chicago White Sox’s modern-era record of 41-121. Trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by 23 games in the NL West, they’re projected to finish a record-breaking 74 games out of first place.
Meanwhile, the Phillies are soaring, riding a seven-game win streak and an impressive 11-1 road record to claim the NL East lead over the faltering New York Mets. As the Rockies limp toward their next challenge against the AL East-leading New York Yankees on Friday at 8:40 p.m. ET, hope seems as scarce as a Rockies’ win.
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Editor's Comments
The Rockies’ season is sinking faster than a curveball in Coors Field’s thin air. At this rate, their only 'win' might be a participation trophy for setting records in futility. Meanwhile, the Phillies are playing like they’ve got a rocket in their cleats!
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