Colorado Rockies Set Modern Era Record with 36th Loss in 43 Games

The Colorado Rockies have made dubious history by becoming the first team in modern baseball to start a season with a 7-36 record after an 8-3 loss to the Texas Rangers. The Rangers, who have won five straight games, were led by Wyatt Langford and Adolis García, both hitting two-run home runs, and Patrick Corbin, who struck out nine batters. Rockies pitcher Antonio Senzatela struggled, allowing six runs in under five innings, while the Rockies' offense failed to mount a comeback. Hunter Goodman was a bright spot for Colorado, hitting two singles and driving in a run in a recent 4-1 loss to the Rangers, boosting his season stats. The Rangers’ season has been characterized by numerous close games, with 14 out of 42 decided by a single run, reflecting their resilience in tight contests but also raising questions about their reliance on late-game strategies. Meanwhile, in a separate game, the Tampa Bay Rays lost 3-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays due to a crucial home run by Alejandro Kirk off a rare mistake by pitcher Ryan Pepiot, highlighting the impact of one poor pitch in tightly contested games.