The Colorado Rockies’ struggles continued on Thursday afternoon as they fell 2-0 to the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field, concluding a four-game sweep and extending their losing streak to five games. This defeat marks the Rockies’ eighth shutout loss of the season, underscoring ongoing challenges both at the plate and on the mound.

In a rare low-scoring affair at the hitter-friendly Coors Field, both starting pitchers delivered commendable performances. Phillies’ left-hander Ranger Suárez outdueled Rockies’ right-hander Germán Márquez, pitching 6 2/3 scoreless innings while allowing six hits, issuing three walks, and striking out six batters. Suárez’s effort earned him his third win of the season and lowered his ERA to 3.70.

Márquez, despite taking the loss, showcased one of his better outings of the season. He pitched seven innings, surrendering just four hits and two runs (one earned), with two walks and five strikeouts. His ERA now stands at 7.66.

The Phillies managed to break through in the fourth inning. Bryce Harper hit an RBI double following a fielding error by Rockies’ shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, allowing Bryson Stott to score the game’s first run. In the seventh inning, Max Kepler added an insurance run with another RBI double, bringing the score to 2-0 .

Philadelphia’s bullpen maintained the shutout, with Orion Kerkering, Matt Strahm, and Jordan Romano combining for 2 1/3 scoreless innings. Romano secured his sixth save of the season by retiring the side in the ninth inning.

The Rockies’ offense continued to struggle, managing seven hits but failing to convert any into runs. Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle each recorded two hits, but the team left 10 runners on base and went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position.

This loss drops Colorado’s record to 8-42, the worst in Major League Baseball. The team has now been shut out eight times this season and has lost 14 of its last 15 games.

The Phillies’ offense was led by consistent performances from Harper and Kepler, while their pitching staff held the Rockies to a combined 12 runs over four games.

The Rockies will look to regroup as they prepare to host the New York Yankees for a three-game series starting Friday night.