Rockies Fall To 6-33, GM Backs Manager Bud Black
The Colorado Rockies fell to 6-33 after a 21-0 drubbing at the hands of the San Diego Padres on Saturday night, matching the 1988 Baltimore Orioles for the worst 39-game start in the majors since 1900.
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts hit home runs in the fifth inning, part of a five-homer game for San Diego, while Stephen Kolek (2-0) tossed a shutout in his second major league start. It was the biggest shutout win in Padres\' franchise history and tied for the third-biggest shutout win in MLB since 1901.
The Rockies have lost eight straight games and are headed to their seventh consecutive losing season and a possible third straight 100-loss season with manager Bud Black at the helm.
Despite the struggles, Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt backed Black before Saturday night\'s game, telling The Denver Post that he believes the season can still be turned around.
Via ESPN.com