MLB2026

Colorado Rockies

Across the reviewed sample, Colorado produced sixth-inning scoring rallies but also absorbed six- and seven-earned-run starting outings and a seven-run eighth against the bullpen.

5 reviewed games through Sep 17, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every games the team played.

What we keep seeing

Walks set up sixth-inning rallies

Moderate

In two reviewed games, Colorado scored sixth-inning rallies after creating baserunners with walks; one sequence also included a hit by pitch, while the other was sparked by consecutive walks and a triple.

vs Detroit Tigers · Sep 12, 2026vs San Diego Padres · Sep 15, 2026

Starting-pitching damage in losses

Moderate

Two reviewed losses included costly starting-pitching lines: Tomoyuki Sugano allowed six earned runs over five innings, and Tanner Gordon allowed seven earned runs over three innings.

vs San Diego Padres · Sep 15, 2026vs San Diego Padres · Sep 17, 2026

Strengths

Sixth-inning rally construction

Moderate

Colorado turned walks into scoring rallies in the sixth inning in two reviewed games, including a tie-breaking two-run sequence and a three-run push that cut a deficit to one run.

vs Detroit Tigers · Sep 12, 2026vs San Diego Padres · Sep 15, 2026

Weaknesses

Costly starting-pitching outings

Moderate

Colorado absorbed six earned runs from Tomoyuki Sugano over five innings and seven earned runs from Tanner Gordon over three innings in two reviewed losses.

vs San Diego Padres · Sep 15, 2026vs San Diego Padres · Sep 17, 2026

One late relief breakdown proved decisive

Thin

Detroit sent 11 batters to the plate and scored seven runs against two Colorado relievers in the eighth inning, turning a three-run deficit into an 11-7 win.

Opponent plan

Deny

We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.

Attack

We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.

Avoid

We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.

What this sample cannot establish

Reviewed games