The Colorado Rockies return to Coors Field for Sunday’s finale against the Chicago White Sox with a 20–69 record and a desperate need for something positive to take into the All-Star break after yet another disappointing showing in Saturday’s 10–3 blowout loss. This has been one of the worst statistical seasons in franchise history, marked by consistent underperformance across pitching, defense, and late-game execution, and Sunday presents one last chance to salvage a home series and give their fanbase a glimpse of fight. Offensively, Hunter Goodman has been the most consistent contributor, slashing .282 with steady RBI production, and Jordan Beck has provided complementary pop with a .269 average and flashes of gap-to-gap power, though the Rockies’ lineup has struggled to string hits together or deliver in high-leverage moments. Despite playing in one of baseball’s most hitter-friendly ballparks, Colorado’s run production often fizzles out when they fall behind early, and they rank near the bottom of the National League in batting average with runners in scoring position. Mickey Moniak and Elehuris Montero have had moments, but the team’s depth beyond the top four bats has simply not been enough to keep up in games where the pitching staff allows early damage. And that’s been a regular theme—the Rockies’ rotation has been a liability all year, with veteran arms like German Márquez (5.62 ERA) and Antonio Senzatela (6.57 ERA) failing to provide consistent innings or command, while the bullpen ranks among the worst in the majors in ERA, WHIP, and inherited runners scored.

Whether it’s the inability to put hitters away or an erratic defense behind them, Colorado’s pitchers often find themselves under pressure with little margin for error, and that’s been a recipe for disaster in a stadium where bloop hits and high fly balls often turn into doubles and homers. The defense hasn’t helped, with far too many unforced errors and miscommunications—especially in the infield—resulting in extra outs and elongated innings that have crushed any momentum they’ve managed to build. The Rockies have covered the run line in only 30 of their 77 games this season, underscoring their struggles to stay competitive even against teams near the bottom of the standings like the White Sox. On Sunday, the Rockies’ best chance to avoid another series loss will come down to a quick start offensively, minimizing defensive lapses, and somehow getting five or six solid innings from whoever takes the mound. Manager Bud Black will likely lean on some of the younger arms in the bullpen, but given their inconsistencies, the pressure will be on the offense to put up big numbers early and often. If players like Goodman, Beck, or Moniak can come through with extra-base hits and keep the pressure on a vulnerable Chicago bullpen, the Rockies could at least put themselves in position to compete in the late innings. Still, with morale low and little margin for error, this finale feels more like a test of pride than playoff relevance—but a win, even an ugly one, would go a long way toward salvaging what has been a nightmarish first half.