Woeful Rockies take in 2 records for futility with 19 whiffs
ATLANTA (AP)– Kyle Farmer just shrugged when asked about being part of a Colorado group that just made MLB history with the worst 70-game record in the modern period.
“We don’t care,” Farmer said after Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves left the Rockies with a 13-57 record.Advertisement The Rockies went beyond the 1932 Boston Red Sox, who were 14-56, for the worst 70-game mark since 1901.”I mean, there’s nothing we can do about it,”Farmer stated.”It is what it is. We’ve simply got to show up tomorrow and play. There’s absolutely nothing you can actually say about it other than that if it happens, it happens.”The Rockies made more inglorious history by setting a franchise nine-inning record with 19 strikeouts. That’s a lot of futility for one team to soak up in one day.The 19 strikeouts by Braves pitchers also set an Atlanta record for a nine-inning game. Spencer Strider taped 13 strikeouts in 6 innings, followed by relievers Rafael Montero and Dylan Lee, who integrated for 6 more whiffs.Advertisement The only intense area for the Rockies was the encouraging start by novice right-hander Chase Dollander, a
native of Evans
, Georgia, who allowed 4 runs, three earned, in 6 innings.The Rockies went into Saturday’s schedule with 10 less wins than the Chicago White Sox, who have the second-worst record in the majors.Dollander stated”simply having a neutral state of mind”is the crucial to remaining positive through a season currently filled with low points for the team.”Do not ride the roller coaster, “Dollander stated.” You understand, there’s going to be great deals of ups and downs in this game. This game is actually hard. So it’s simply, you understand, staying neutral and we just keep going.” Advertisement Dollander was the No. 9 total choice in the 2023 summer season draft. To name a few top young players on the team are catcher Hunter Goodman, who might return to Atlanta for the All-Star Game on July 15,
and outfielders Jordan Beck and Brenton Doyle.”You know we’re going to have our time,”Dollander said.”I mean, it’s simply among those things that you type of discover as you go. I have actually been extremely fortunate to be here for a little bit now, and I can assist us
moving forward.”The 34-year-old Farmer states one of his jobs is to help the more youthful players endure the losses.” For sure, keeping guys liable and teaching them properly to do things,”said Farmer, the very first baseman whose double off
Strider was one of just four hits for the Rockies.Advertisement “Keeping their heads up and they’ve got to show up each day and play
, no matter our record. It’s your task and you worked your whole life to get here. Enjoy it. This is a fantastic opportunity for a young guy to reveal what they can do.
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