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Fantasy Skipper · 08-16-2025, 02:00 PM

By Sarah Jenkins, Rockies Beat Writer
May 1, 1994

The month of April has concluded for the Colorado Rockies, and while it was a bit of a rollercoaster of highs and lows, the team finished with a respectable 13-11 record. This is a surprisingly competitive start for a franchise in only its second season.

The Rockies swept the Phillies at home to start the season and the outlook was bright for the young Rockies. The road was not kind to start the season as they lost five of six games to the Pirates and Phillies. Coming home for another homestand, the Rockies struggled in a series against the Expos losing two of three.

The Rockies sat at 4-6 with their expansion brothers, the Florida Marlins, coming to town. The Rockies swept through the Marlins scoring twenty runs in the three game set. They won their fifth game in a row defeating the Cubs in the first of a three game set to close their home stand 4-3. Unfortunately, the Cubs took the final two games of the series.

The Rockies headed out on the road to see if they could figure out how to win away from the thin air of Mile High Stadium. Things didn't go well to start as the Rockies were swept in St. Louis in a quick two game set. The Rockies then traveled to South Florida for a two game series. The outcome was the same as the three game series a few weeks prior. The Rockies earned the sweep with their first extra-inning game victory of the season. Colorado then headed to the Windy City to take on the Cubs in a three game series, the first two to wrap up the month. Taking the first two games of the series allowed the Rockies to finish the month of April with a winning record at 13-11.

"This month has been a real learning experience for us," said Manage Dusty Rhodes. "We've seen some incredible highs, like the sweep in Florida and the way we battled in Chicago. We've also had our tough moments. The key is that these guys are learning to compete every single day. They're showing grit, and that's all you can ask from a team in their second year of existence."

General Manager Caleb Thorne echoed those sentiments, emphasizing the long-term vision. "Finishing April with a winning record is encouraging," Thorne stated. "It validates a lot of the work we've put in to identify players who fit our system and can thrive in diverse environments. We can't put too much stock into a 24 game start, but it's encouraging. We're still evaluating and developing, and there will undoubtedly be more challenges ahead. But the team has demonstrated a resilience that bodes well for the future."

08-16-2025, 02:00 PM	#90
Fantasy Skipper Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2025 Posts: 112	Colorado Rockies: April Report By Sarah Jenkins, Rockies Beat Writer May 1, 1994 The month of April has concluded for the Colorado Rockies, and while it was a bit of a rollercoaster of highs and lows, the team finished with a respectable 13-11 record. This is a surprisingly competitive start for a franchise in only its second season. The Rockies swept the Phillies at home to start the season and the outlook was bright for the young Rockies. The road was not kind to start the season as they lost five of six games to the Pirates and Phillies. Coming home for another homestand, the Rockies struggled in a series against the Expos losing two of three. The Rockies sat at 4-6 with their expansion brothers, the Florida Marlins, coming to town. The Rockies swept through the Marlins scoring twenty runs in the three game set. They won their fifth game in a row defeating the Cubs in the first of a three game set to close their home stand 4-3. Unfortunately, the Cubs took the final two games of the series. The Rockies headed out on the road to see if they could figure out how to win away from the thin air of Mile High Stadium. Things didn't go well to start as the Rockies were swept in St. Louis in a quick two game set. The Rockies then traveled to South Florida for a two game series. The outcome was the same as the three game series a few weeks prior. The Rockies earned the sweep with their first extra-inning game victory of the season. Colorado then headed to the Windy City to take on the Cubs in a three game series, the first two to wrap up the month. Taking the first two games of the series allowed the Rockies to finish the month of April with a winning record at 13-11. "This month has been a real learning experience for us," said Manage Dusty Rhodes. "We've seen some incredible highs, like the sweep in Florida and the way we battled in Chicago. We've also had our tough moments. The key is that these guys are learning to compete every single day. They're showing grit, and that's all you can ask from a team in their second year of existence." General Manager Caleb Thorne echoed those sentiments, emphasizing the long-term vision. "Finishing April with a winning record is encouraging," Thorne stated. "It validates a lot of the work we've put in to identify players who fit our system and can thrive in diverse environments. We can't put too much stock into a 24 game start, but it's encouraging. We're still evaluating and developing, and there will undoubtedly be more challenges ahead. But the team has demonstrated a resilience that bodes well for the future."