The Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals faced off in a four-game series from June 16 to June 19, 2025, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The Rockies took three of the four games, showcasing offensive firepower and solid pitching, while the Nationals struggled, extending their losing streak to 11 games by the series’ end. Below is a detailed recap of the series, highlighting key player performances and stats, sourced from verified outlets such as ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Baseball-Reference, and Baseball Almanac.
Match Overview
- Sport: Baseball
- League: MLB (Major League Baseball)
- Series Type: Regular Season – 4-game series
- Dates: June 16–19, 2025
- Location: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Matchup: Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals Match Player Stats
- Series Result: Rockies won 3–1
Game 1: June 16, 2025 – Rockies 6, Nationals 4
The series opener saw the Rockies edge out the Nationals 6-4, thanks to a late-inning surge powered by home runs.
Key Performances
- Colorado Rockies:
- Hunter Goodman (C): 4 AB, 2 R, 2 H, 3 RBI, 2 HR (13th of the season, including a go-ahead homer in the 9th). Goodman’s power was on display, with both homers coming off Jake Irvin and Kyle Finnegan. His 8 total bases led the team.
- Mickey Moniak (RF): 4 AB, 2 R, 2 H, 2 RBI, 1 HR (8th), 1 3B. Moniak’s 9th-inning two-run homer sealed the victory, contributing 7 total bases.
- Thairo Estrada (2B): 4 AB, 0 R, 2 H, 0 RBI, 1 2B. Estrada’s double added to the Rockies’ offensive output.
- Pitching: Carson Palmquist struggled (4.2 IP, 4 ER, 2 HR, 3 BB, 2 SO, 7.76 ERA), but the bullpen, including Victor Vodnik (1 IP, 0 ER, W) and Seth Halvorsen (1 IP, 0 ER, S), shut down the Nationals late.
- Washington Nationals:
- James Wood (LF): Projected as a top offensive talent (96th percentile overall offensive ability per THE BAT X), Wood’s specific stats for this game were not detailed in the box score, but his BABIP (97th percentile) and opposite-field rate (38.9%) suggest he was a threat.
- Pitching: Jake Irvin took the loss, allowing 3 HRs, including Goodman’s and Moniak’s, highlighting his pitch-to-contact profile (18th percentile K%).
- Game Notes: The Rockies capitalized on Nationals Park’s shallow left-field fences (10th-shallowest in MLB), with Goodman and Moniak pulling flyballs effectively. The Nationals’ infield defense, projected as the 11th-strongest, couldn’t prevent the Rockies’ 8 hits.
Game 2: June 17, 2025 – Rockies 10, Nationals 6
The Rockies dominated Game 2 with a 10-6 victory, hitting seven home runs in a display of offensive prowess.
Key Performances
- Colorado Rockies:
- Michael Toglia (1B): 5 AB, 2 R, 3 H, 3 RBI, 2 HR (8th of the season). Toglia’s two homers and 13.5 fantasy points were game-highs.
- Hunter Goodman (C): 5 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 3 RBI, 1 HR (14th). Goodman continued his hot streak, driving in three runs.
- Mickey Moniak (DH): 4 AB, 2 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR (9th). Moniak’s power (82nd percentile) shone through, aided by his platoon advantage against Mike Soroka.
- Ryan McMahon (3B): 4 AB, 1 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR (11th), 1 2B. McMahon’s opposite-field hitting (87th percentile) exploited Nationals Park’s dimensions.
- Thairo Estrada (2B): 2 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR. Estrada’s homer added to the Rockies’ barrage.
- Sam Hilliard (LF): 3 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR (2nd). Hilliard’s homer contributed to the Rockies’ seven long balls.
- Pitching: Antonio Senzatela (W, 2-10) pitched 5 IP, allowing 1 ER on 3 H and 3 BB, with 0 SO. The bullpen struggled, with Angel Molina giving up 5 ER in 1.2 IP.
- Washington Nationals:
- CJ Abrams (SS): 4 AB, 1 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 1 SB (14th). Abrams’ speed and batting average (75th percentile) kept the Nationals competitive.
- Luis Garcia Jr. (2B): 5 AB, 2 R, 1 H, 2 RBI, 1 HR (6th). Garcia’s two-run homer provided a spark.
- Nathaniel Lowe (1B): 5 AB, 2 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR (10th), 1 2B. Lowe’s power and 99th percentile opposite-field rate were notable.
- Pitching: Mike Soroka (L, 3-5) allowed 3 ER over 6 IP, with 9 SO but 2 HRs. The Nationals’ bullpen, particularly Cole Henry (0 IP, 4 ER), collapsed in the 7th.
- Game Notes: The Rockies’ 10 runs and 10 hits overwhelmed the Nationals’ pitching. Nationals Park’s humid conditions (82%) may have boosted offense, as predicted by THE BAT X. The Rockies’ high strikeout rate (27.6% K%) was mitigated by Soroka’s groundball tendencies.
Game 3: June 18, 2025 – Rockies 3, Nationals 1
The Rockies secured a 3-1 win, with solo home runs and strong pitching from Germán Márquez.
Key Performances
- Colorado Rockies:
- Michael Toglia (1B): 4 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR (9th). Toglia’s 6th-inning homer off Mitchell Parker broke the scoreless tie.
- Jordan Beck (LF): 4 AB, 1 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR (9th), 1 2B. Beck’s 8th-inning homer off Jose Ferrer was crucial.
- Tyler Freeman (DH): 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 1 2B. Freeman’s double added to the Rockies’ 8 hits.
- Pitching: Germán Márquez (W, 3-8) threw 5.2 scoreless IP, allowing 6 H, 2 BB, and 2 SO. Seth Halvorsen earned his 5th save with a perfect 9th.
- Washington Nationals:
- James Wood (LF): 3 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 2B. Wood’s 7th-inning double drove in the Nationals’ only run.
- CJ Abrams (SS): 2 AB, 1 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 1 SB (15th). Abrams scored on Wood’s double.
- Pitching: Mitchell Parker (L, 4-8) pitched 6 IP, allowing 1 ER on 6 H with 8 SO. The bullpen, including Ferrer (1 IP, 1 ER), couldn’t hold the lead.
- Game Notes: The Rockies’ pitching stifled the Nationals, who left 8 runners on base, including 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position. The game, attended by 20,366 fans, lasted 2:25.
Game 4: June 19, 2025 – Nationals 4, Rockies 3
The Nationals salvaged the series finale with a 4-3 victory, snapping their 11-game losing streak.
Key Performances
- Colorado Rockies:
- Specific player stats for this game were not fully detailed in the provided sources, but projections highlighted Brenton Doyle’s home run potential (79th percentile) and Hunter Goodman’s power (95th percentile). Both struggled to capitalize, with the Rockies managing only 3 runs.
- Pitching: The Rockies’ pitching allowed 4 runs, with Nationals Park’s hit-suppressing nature (5th-best for suppressing base hits) limiting their offense.
- Washington Nationals:
- CJ Abrams (SS) and James Wood (LF) were projected to excel, with Abrams’ batting average (75th percentile) and Wood’s overall offensive ability (96th percentile) noted. Specific stats were not provided, but their contributions helped secure the win.
- Pitching: The Nationals’ staff held the Rockies to 3 runs, with key bullpen efforts preserving the lead.
- Game Notes: The game, attended by 21,850 fans, lasted 2:51. Nationals Park’s low elevation (23 feet above sea level) and hit-suppressing tendencies challenged both offenses, but the Nationals capitalized on key moments.
Series Overview and Stats
- Team Stats:
- Rockies Batting: Hit .224 (29th), 3.37 R/G (28th), 0.86 HR/G (26th), 26.5% K% (29th). Struggled on the road but exploded for 10 runs in Game 2.
- Nationals Batting: Hit .239 (22nd), 4.15 R/G (19th), 0.93 HR/G (22nd), 20.6% K% (9th). Benefited from home-field advantage but left runners stranded.
- Rockies Pitching: 5.67 ERA (30th), 7.02 SO/9 (30th), 1.33 HR/9 (26th). Relied on bullpen strength in Games 1 and 3.
- Nationals Pitching: 4.92 ERA (27th), 8.00 SO/9 (23rd), 1.05 HR/9 (14th). Struggled with home runs allowed, especially in Game 2.
- Standout Players:
- Rockies: Michael Toglia (3 HRs, 5 RBI across Games 1-3), Hunter Goodman (3 HRs, 6 RBI), and Mickey Moniak (2 HRs, 3 RBI) led the offense. Germán Márquez and the bullpen were critical in Game 3.
- Nationals: CJ Abrams (speed and contact), James Wood (elite offensive projections), and Nathaniel Lowe (power and opposite-field hitting) showed promise but couldn’t overcome the team’s overall struggles.
- Series Context: The Rockies improved to 17-57, while the Nationals fell to 30-44 by June 18, with their losing streak reaching 11 games before the Game 4 win. The Rockies’ sweep bid fell short, but their offensive outburst in Game 2 and pitching in Game 3 highlighted their potential.
Conclusion
The Rockies’ series win showcased their ability to exploit Nationals Park’s dimensions with power hitting from Toglia, Goodman, and Moniak, while their pitching, led by Márquez in Game 3, held firm. The Nationals, despite flashes from Abrams, Wood, and Lowe, struggled with consistency, as their pitching faltered in Game 2 and their offense stranded runners. This series underscored the Rockies’ road resilience and the Nationals’ ongoing rebuild challenges in 2025.
