The Colorado Rockies suffered another narrow defeat on Wednesday, beating the Atlanta Braves 2-1 but still securing the worst April record in Major League Baseball history.
Despite their 8-2 loss on Tuesday, the Rockies managed to end an eight-game losing streak and improve their record to 5-25.
As reported by The Athletic, the Rockies are on track to surpass the Chicago White Sox’s modern baseball record for most losses in a season, with a projected 135 losses compared to the White Sox’s 121 last year.
While the Rockies have a history of struggling, their current performance marks a significant decline from previous years, with only nine winning seasons and five playoff appearances in their 33-year history. Their most successful season was in 2007 when they reached the World Series but were swept by the Red Sox.
Looking ahead, the Rockies face the challenge of avoiding a fate similar to the 1899 Cleveland Spiders, who hold the worst record in MLB history at 20-134. Rockies manager Bud Black expressed the team’s frustration, emphasizing the players’ desire to succeed despite their struggles.
With five months left in the season, the Rockies have time to turn things around starting with their upcoming series against the San Francisco Giants.