Phillies Pound Rockies as Colorado’s Historic Slide Deepens

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The Philadelphia Phillies continued their scorching May surge on Wednesday night, dismantling the Colorado Rockies 9–5 at Coors Field to complete a dominant three-game sweep. With the win, the Phillies extended their winning streak to six games and pushed the Rockies to the brink of infamy. Philadelphia (31–18) put together another offensive masterclass, collecting 12 hits—bringing their series total to 46—and launching three home runs, including back-to-back shots from Trea Turner and Bryce Harper in the third inning. It marked the second time this season the Phillies have hit back-to-back homers, both times against the Rockies. Turner finished 2-for-5 with a homer and two runs scored, continuing a blistering May in which he’s batting .341. Harper added his eighth home run of the season and extended his hitting streak to six games and his on-base streak to 11. Realmuto Delivers the Knockout Punch as catcher J.T. Realmuto drove in three runs, including a towering home run in the seventh inning. His three-hit performance was his second game this season with multiple extra-base hits, as the Phillies showed no signs of slowing down against a beleaguered Rockies pitching staff.

"This group is really feeding off each other right now," said Realmuto. "Every night, someone different steps up."

Right-hander Taijuan Walker (2-3) made his first start in over three weeks and picked up his second win of the season—both coming against Colorado. Walker tossed five innings, allowing three runs on six hits with two strikeouts. For the Rockies, it was another night of growing pains and grim milestones. Rookie starter Carson Palmquist, making his Coors Field debut, was tagged for 10 hits and seven runs (six earned) in 4.1 innings. He became the first Rockies starter to allow five or more earned runs in each of his first two starts since 2024.

Colorado’s defense also continued to unravel, committing three errors to bring their total to 16 over their last nine home games. The Rockies have now allowed 12 or more hits in three straight games for the third time this season. With the loss, the Rockies (8–41) now own the worst 49-game start to a season by any Major League team since 1901. Errors, inconsistency on the mound, and a lifeless offense have plagued Colorado, who seem destined for a long summer of rebuilding and reevaluation. Still, there were flashes of positivity: Nick Martini ended a 38-game home run drought with a solo shot in the fourth, and rookie Jordan Beck posted his eighth multi-hit game of the season.

Up next the Phillies move forward with momentum and a red-hot offense, winners of 17 of their last 22 games. The Rockies, meanwhile, are left searching for answers—and stability—as they return home to face another uphill battle.