The Colorado Rockies continue to struggle through the 2025 MLB season, entering this home matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a disappointing record of 27–55 and showing few signs of turning things around. While Coors Field has always offered them a slight offensive edge due to its hitter-friendly conditions, the team has consistently failed to translate those advantages into wins, largely because of ongoing issues with pitching depth, defensive lapses, and offensive inconsistency outside of a few key players. Their rotation, led by Cal Quantrill and Austin Gomber, has been unable to keep runs off the board effectively, contributing to a team ERA north of 5.40 and a WHIP over 1.50, both ranking among the worst in baseball. Even in games where their offense does show up—such as contributions from Elias Díaz, Ryan McMahon, and Ezequiel Tovar—the lack of pitching support makes it nearly impossible to hold onto leads or build sustained momentum. The bullpen, which was supposed to offer some reprieve, has struggled as well, converting just under 55% of save opportunities and failing to consistently close out games in late innings. At home, the Rockies have a losing record despite the offensive boost from Coors Field, and their struggles are amplified against elite teams like the Dodgers, who have outscored them heavily throughout the season.

Colorado has one of the worst run differentials in the majors and has particularly struggled to stay competitive in divisional matchups, going just 8–24 against NL West opponents. Despite flashes of talent from young players and occasional offensive explosions, they lack the consistency and depth to compete over nine innings against elite pitching staffs. Defensively, the team continues to rank low in efficiency and range, allowing too many extra-base hits and failing to execute on double-play chances or cutoff throws. Manager Bud Black has tried mixing lineups and rotating bullpen arms, but the issues seem systemic, from front-end starters to bench production. The Rockies are also poor at cashing in on opportunities, ranking among the lowest in the league in batting average with runners in scoring position, a glaring weakness that often neutralizes whatever early offense they can generate. Their 2025 campaign has increasingly shifted into player evaluation mode, testing young arms and prospect bats to gauge what pieces could contribute to a future rebuild. The lack of consistent leadership on the field and a rotating cast of arms on the mound has left the team without rhythm or cohesion, leading to lengthy losing streaks and minimal success against contending teams. While they may steal a game here and there thanks to Coors Field’s quirks, the Rockies simply haven’t shown the tools or execution required to slow down powerhouse teams like the Dodgers, and unless their pitching shows dramatic short-term improvement, their slide is likely to continue.