Rockies series opening loss to Dodgers reveals harsh reality of their current situation

The theme remains evident for the Rockies in 2026, as they seem to struggle at the plate.

Friday night's opening series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers highlighted the Rockies' current status and is reminiscent of 2025.

The team recorded only two hits in the 7-1 loss, marking their 13th defeat of the season. They now sit at 7-13 after starting the season at 6-6. Something has to give.

The Dodgers demonstrated their dominance and showcased why they are the defending champions. Tyler Glasnow delivered a strong performance, pitching seven innings and allowing just one run on two hits. He also walked two batters and struck out seven.

Currently holding a record of 15-4, the Dodgers look poised to make another run at the World Series this season. While it's still early in the year and anything can happen over the course of 162 games, they consistently demonstrate the ability to execute the fundamentals correctly, game after game.

They excel at pitching by locating effectively and getting key strikeouts, while offensively, they move runners over and secure critical insurance runs consistently.

The Rockies struggle in that department, going 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position on Friday night in their limited opportunities. Mickey Moniak and Ezequiel Tovar were the only Rockies to record hits.

It’s clear that Colorado lacks the same offensive strength as the Dodgers, but they need to do everything they can to score runs to have a chance of winning, and right now, they’re struggling to do that. Additionally, having players like Brenton Doyle, Kyle Karros, and Jake McCarthy in the bottom of the lineup, all batting below .215, does not help their situation one bit.

The Rockies need reinforcements in their lineup, but it appears they are hesitant to promote their No. 2 overall prospect, Charlie Condon, soon, according to MLB.com. Patrick Saunders recently noted that the club stated a move isn't imminent. However, I believe we will see him at some point this summer sooner rather than later.

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