UPDATE: The **Colorado Rockies** have celebrated a monumental victory, achieving their first shutout in **221 games** by defeating the **St. Louis Cardinals** **6-0** on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. This victory marks a significant end to the Rockies’ streak of futility, which stands as the **third longest** in Major League Baseball (MLB) history.
Rookie right-hander **Tanner Gordon** delivered an impressive performance, pitching six scoreless innings, scattering four hits, striking out three, and walking three. “I did not know that,” Rockies interim manager **Warren Schaeffer** admitted. “That’s a long time without a shutout. But I’m glad we shut them out today. That was good behind Gordon. Gordon did a fantastic job.”
The Rockies have now broken a streak that had lasted since **May 15, 2024**, making them the only major league team since **1901** to go over **200 games** without a shutout. The last shutout victory for the Rockies occurred in an **8-0** win against the **San Diego Padres** last season, with their last home shutout coming on **July 30, 2023**, against the **Oakland Athletics**.
Gordon’s achievement is particularly notable, as he is the first Rockies rookie since **Kyle Freeman** in 2017 to pitch at least six scoreless innings at **Coors Field**. Freeman accomplished this feat twice that season, including a one-hit performance in a **10-0** victory over the **Chicago White Sox**.
The Rockies’ current record now stands at **26-76**, and this victory is their second consecutive series win, taking two of three games from the Cardinals. This follows a successful series against **Minnesota**, where they also won two of three games. “Extremely important,” catcher **Austin Nola** stated. “One game at a time. And I think that’s the biggest thing, is sticking to the plan, being in the present. And then at the end of the day we’re going to come out on top.”
Earlier this season, Colorado ended an MLB-record streak of **22 consecutive series losses**, dating back to last year, with a **3-2** victory at **Miami**. The Rockies’ recent successes are creating a buzz among fans, as they look to build momentum moving forward.
This significant shutout not only revitalizes the Rockies’ season but also offers hope for a turnaround as they aim to improve their performance in the coming weeks. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as the team seeks to maintain this newfound success.
