The Colorado Rockies faced a humiliating defeat against the San Diego Padres, losing 21-0, marking their eighth consecutive loss and an abysmal 6-33 record this season. The Rockies' performance has been historically poor, paralleling the 1988 Baltimore Orioles for the worst start in 39 games. Manager Bud Black resorted to using catcher Jacob Stallings as a pitcher, highlighting the team's desperate circumstances. The Rockies have given up the most runs in the league, with a staggering differential of -134.

General manager Bill Schmidt gave his backing to Black, acknowledging the team’s struggles but emphasizing their effort. Colorado's defensive errors have compounded their issues, with ten errors in five games. The team has not managed to find a rhythm, failing to produce offensively and allowing teams like the Padres to dominate with multiple high-scoring games against them. The situation has led to frustrations among players, with Stallings expressing a desire for the team to have more fun amidst the challenges.