Colorado Baseball Team Faces Off in Rocky Mountains
"Gear up for some rough times ahead, folks! The 2025 Colorado Rockies are shaping up to be a real head-scratcher, potentially surpassing the abysmal 2024 Chicago White Sox. That's saying something, ain't it?
The Rockies suffered a 5-3 loss to the Mets in their recent series at Citi Field. Over the three-game sweep, the Mets smacked nine home runs, with three on Sunday. The killer blows? A solo homer by star shortstop Francisco Lindor in the fifth off a young Rockies pitcher.
Now, let's dig a little deeper. The Rockies are currently on a dismal track. At one point, they were struggling at a 6-28 record, projecting a dreadful 29-133 finish. Although projections have eased as the season progresses, they could still challenge the White Sox's dismal record.
Losing record? Check. Historically bad pace? Check. But the Rockies' bullpen fares slightly better, ranked 19th in ERA and Win Probability Added, unlike the White Sox's almighty terrible bullpen in 2024.
Both teams shared a similar number of blowout losses, around 31-32%. The Rockies haven't fared well in extra-inning games, going 0-3, while the White Sox managed a slightly better 4-10 record.
The Rockies' batted ball metrics show improvements in certain areas, with an uptick in hard-hit balls and a higher fly ball percentage compared to the past few seasons. However, their actual performance hasn't reflected their expected numbers, possibly due to some bad luck.
While the Rockies are struggling to translate their improvements into wins, their story differs from the White Sox. The White Sox's dismal record was largely due to a historically ineffective bullpen and what many perceived as a less talented roster compared to their record. The Rockies, on the other hand, have an improved offense, but a weak performance that might be due to poor execution.
In conclusion, unless the Rockies' performance drastically improves, they're likely to go down in history as one of the worst teams in modern MLB history. However, their struggles might have different reasons compared to the White Sox, like questionable preparation or execution."
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