The Colorado Rockies faced a historic defeat on Wednesday as they suffered a staggering 20-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, concluding a three-game sweep. This outcome not only solidified the Rockies’ position as one of the weakest teams in Major League Baseball history but also set a record for futility in the league.
The Blue Jays dominated the series, winning Game 1 decisively with a score of 15-1 and following up with a 10-4 victory on Tuesday before Wednesday’s unprecedented blowout. Over the course of the series, the Rockies allowed the Blue Jays to amass 63 hits, marking the highest total for one team in a three-game series in MLB history, according to reports.
Colorado briefly led 1-0 in the first inning of the final game, but the momentum shifted dramatically as Toronto’s Bo Bichette hit a three-run homer in the third inning, putting the Blue Jays ahead 3-1. The floodgates opened as the Blue Jays continued to score, ultimately pushing their advantage to 12-1 by the ninth inning, in which they further crushed the Rockies by sending 11 batters to the plate and scoring eight additional runs, including two home runs.
The nightmarish outing for Colorado included contributing to the poor performance by using backup catcher Austin Nola for pitching, resulting in an alarming earned run average of 72.00. This decision highlighted the Rockies’ struggles throughout the season and reflected their ongoing issues with a struggling pitching staff.
This decisive defeat saw the Rockies drop to an overall record of 30-84, which puts them on track to potentially break the record for most losses in a modern MLB season, currently held by last year’s Chicago White Sox. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays improved to 68-48 and extended their lead in the AL East over the Boston Red Sox.
The performance of the Rockies has raised questions about their management and strategy, particularly under the long-term control of owners Dick and Charlie Monfort. As the team continues to grapple with its identity and aspirations for success, fans remain hopeful for a turnaround that might alter their current trajectory in the coming seasons.