The Rockies Fall to Their Own Strategy: Interim Manager’s Plan Backfires
In a shocking turn of events, the Colorado Rockies were defeated on Monday night by their own tactics. But wait, it wasn’t just any game that they lost, it was the type of game that interim manager Warren Schaeffer has been pushing for them to play.
Despite their best efforts, the Rockies were only able to muster eight hits and went a dismal 1 for 5 with runners in scoring position. This lackluster performance ultimately led to their downfall.
It was a disappointing outcome for the team, who had been hoping to turn things around under Schaeffer’s leadership. But instead, their own game plan seemed to work against them.
The loss serves as a reminder that sometimes, even the best strategies can backfire. And for the Rockies, it’s back to the drawing board as they try to regroup and come back stronger in their next game. is took the lead for good in the fifth on a two-run homer by catcher Pedro Pagés. The Cardinals added two more runs in the sixth on RBI singles by Arenado and Winn.
Rockies Fall to Cardinals in 6-2 Loss at Coors Field
By Patrick Saunders | psaunders@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
UPDATED: July 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM MDT
The Colorado Rockies faced a tough defeat on Monday night, losing 6-2 to the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field. The Cardinals played a game that interim manager Warren Schaeffer has been pushing for the Rockies to play – aggressive on the bases, productive in the clutch, and solid on the mound. They dominated Colorado’s pitching, racking up 15 hits and going 7 for 18 with runners in scoring position. In contrast, the Rockies only managed eight hits and were 1 for 5 with runners in scoring position. This loss brings the Rockies’ record to 24-76 for the season, making them the first team since the 1935 Boston Braves to lose at least 75 of their first 100 games.
St. Louis right-hander Michael McGreevy, who was called up from Triple-A Memphis for Monday’s start, pitched a strong game. Despite only striking out one batter, he kept the Rockies at bay by changing speeds and working in and out. On the other hand, Rockies lefty Austin Gomber struggled, giving up five runs on 11 hits over 5 2/3 innings. He did manage to strike out a season-high six batters and walked none, but his ERA now sits at 6.03 after seven starts. At Coors Field, his ERA is even higher at 7.52.
The Rockies briefly held a 2-0 lead in the third inning, thanks to a single by Adael Amador and an error by Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II. However, St. Louis quickly tied the game in the fourth with a leadoff homer by Wilson Contreras and back-to-back doubles by Nolan Arenado and Masyn Winn. The Cardinals then took the lead for good in the fifth with a two-run homer by catcher Pedro Pagés. They added two more runs in the sixth on RBI singles by Arenado and Winn.
Despite the loss, Rockies’ outfielder Mickey Moniak had a strong game, going 2 for 4 and extending his on-base streak to 14 games. He’s currently slashing .435/.469/.783 during this streak. However, after the third inning, the Rockies’ offense went quiet and they were unable to mount a comeback.
The Rockies will look to bounce back in their next game, but it won’t be easy as they face off against the Cardinals’ ace, Michael McGreevy, for the second time at Coors Field.
