Spring Training: Rockies pitching falters in 16-3 loss to Royals

Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen struggled with command today, issuing a leadoff walk to Bobby Witt Jr. in the first inning before surrendering a double to Jac Caglianone.

Colorado escaped the jam for the time being by turning an unconventional 6-4-3 double play.

However, Lorenzen surrendered back-to-back singles and a walk, setting up Nick Loftin's grand slam that put the Royals ahead 5-0 early.

Lorenzen finished his outing after two innings, giving up four hits and five runs while walking four batters.

Colorado clawed back in the bottom of the second with solo home runs from Jordan Beck and Charlie Condon.

Rockies rotation hopeful Ryan Feltner struggled as well, walking four batters and surrendering three runs in just 1.2 innings.

Notes and notes from Colorado's 16-3 loss to Kansas City.

• Rockies No. 3 prospect Cole Carrigg went 1-for-3 in the loss, battling off a low-and-in changeup for a single over the second baseman in the bottom of the sixth.

• Willi Castro continues to show out in spring training as Colorado's versatile free agent signing went 2-for-3 with a double, raising his average to .636 in the Cactus League.

• 2025 All-Star and Silver Slugger winner Hunter Goodman continues to struggle early on, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout.

• Mickey Moniak is steadily working his way back from an oblique injury. Colorado's designated hitter went 1-for-2 with a single in today's game.

• Left-hander Luis Peralta tossed a scoreless inning, surrendering just one walk.

• Reliever Seth Halvorsen's command issues persisted as he walked back-to-back batters to start his outing. Brett Squires then turned on a 100-mph fastball and laced a three-run shot to right. He failed to record an out, surrendering three runs on two hits and three walks.

• Rockies No. 10 prospect Roc Riggio flashed the leather in the top of the ninth, diving to his right to rob Abraham Toro of a hit.

Colorado returns to action tomorrow afternoon with Chase Dollander scheduled to start as they face the Cleveland Guardians.