The Colorado Rockies navigated a less-than-stellar start, some improved offensive tendencies, and made some highlight plays on defense when they faced the Athletics Saturday in Game Two of the series at Coors Field. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough as they incurred a 7-4 defeat that extended their losing streak to six games. This loss brought their season record to 1-7, matching the franchise’s worst start through eight games, a dubious distinction previously set in 2005.

The game commenced with a defensive highlight for the Rockies. In the top of the second inning, with runners on first and second, A’s shorstop Jacob Wilson hit a grounder to third baseman Ryan McMahon. McMahon initiated a 5-4-3 triple play, stepping on third base and firing the ball to second baseman Kyle Farmer who made a quick relay to first baseman Michael Toglia. This marked the fifth triple play in Rockies’ history and their first since September 1, 2015, against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Buoyed by their defensive feat, the Rockies’ offense ignited in the bottom of the second. Sean Bouchard launched a two-out, two-run homer off A’s starter JP Sears, giving Colorado an early 2-0 lead. The momentum continued into the third inning when Brenton Doyle singled, followed by a double from Ezequiel Tovar. McMahon then drew a walk to load the bases. It was a prime opportunity to put up a crooked number, however Hunter Goodman grounded into a fielder’s choice, allowing Doyle to score and extend the lead to 3-0. ​

That would be the extent of the Rockies offense until the eighth inning when McMahon hit a solo home run, his first of the year. The Rockies had managed just two base runners until that point. They managed to get the tying run to the plate in Farmer who sailed a ball to right-center field that was tracked down by Lawrence Butler.

The Rockies managed some better offensive trends by striking out just five times, but the strikeouts came in big situations and they had nine ground outs.

The A’s began their comeback in the fourth inning. Butler reached base, advancing to second before attempting a steal of third base on a wild pitch. Goodman blocked the pitch and picked it up to fire to third but the throw sailed into left field, scoring the run to narrow the deficit to 3-1. In the sixth inning, Tyler Soderstrom’s RBI double off Rockies’ starter Germán Márquez further closed the gap to 3-2 and Jacob Wilson then redeemed his earlier misstep by delivering a two-run double down the left-field line against reliever Jimmy Herget, propelling the Athletics ahead 4-3.

The A’s offense continued to surge in the seventh inning when Brent Rooker led off with a solo home run against reliever Scott Alexander, his fourth of the season, extending the lead to 5-3. Shea Langeliers followed with a two-run homer. The home runs marked the ninth consecutive game with a home run—a franchise record to start a season.

Sears navigated the early mishaps on the mound, ending up going 6 1/3 innings, giving up three runs on six hits with two strikeouts and two walks. The bullpen held firm, with Mason Miller closing out the game in the ninth inning to secure his third save of the season. ​

Márquez, starting for Colorado, struggled with control, tying a career-high by issuing six walks over five innings. It was his first start at Coors Field in two years since 2023 before undergoing Tommy John surgery. Despite this, he managed to limit the damage to four runs on five hits.

The Rockies aim to halt their losing streak in the series finale against the Athletics. Highly anticipated prospect Chase Dollander is set to make his major league debut, offering a potential spark for the struggling team. The Athletics will counter with right-hander Joey Estes. ​