WASHINGTON — The Colorado Rockies powered past the Washington Nationals 10-6 on June 17, 2025, at Nationals Park, hitting seven home runs to secure their 16th win of the season. Antonio Senzatela earned the victory, pitching five innings, while Michael Soroka took the loss after allowing three runs over six innings. The Rockies, last in the NL West at 16-57, showcased their offensive depth against the fourth-place Nationals, now 30-43.
The game began with an unearned run for Washington in the first, as Luis García Jr. scored on a wild pitch after a Brenton Doyle fielding error. Colorado responded in the second when Thairo Estrada homered, tying the score at 1-1. The Rockies took the lead in the fourth with Michael Toglia’s two-run homer, scoring Doyle. The seventh inning proved decisive, as Colorado erupted for five runs, including a three-run homer by Hunter Goodman, a solo shot by Ryan McMahon, and another solo homer by Toglia, his second of the game. Sam Hilliard added a solo homer in the seventh, and Mickey Moniak capped the scoring with a solo homer in the eighth.
Senzatela, improving to 2-10, allowed one unearned run on three hits, striking out none but inducing nine groundouts. Jake Bird, Tyler Kinley, Anthony Molina, and Victor Vodnik handled relief duties, with Molina allowing five runs in the ninth as Washington mounted a late rally. Soroka, falling to 3-5, surrendered two homers and struck out nine but couldn’t contain Colorado’s bats. Washington’s bullpen, including Cole Henry, Jackson Rutledge, Eduardo Salazar, and Zach Brzykcy, struggled, yielding five homers.
Toglia led the Rockies with three hits, including two homers, and three RBIs. McMahon had two hits, including a double and a homer, while Goodman’s three-run homer was a highlight. Moniak scored twice, stealing his third base, and Estrada’s early homer set the tone. For the Nationals, Nathaniel Lowe and Brady House each had two hits, with Lowe homering and García Jr. hitting a two-run homer in the ninth. CJ Abrams added two hits and an RBI, stealing his 14th base.
The game, attended by 17,232 fans, started at 6:45 p.m. EDT under partly cloudy skies with temperatures at 80 degrees. It lasted two hours and 57 minutes. Key moments included House’s first major league hit and RBI, and a reviewed force play in the fourth, upheld in Colorado’s favor. The Rockies hit 1-for-4 with runners in scoring position, while the Nationals went 3-for-12, leaving 10 runners on base.
Colorado’s seven homers tied a season high, showcasing their power despite their last-place standing. Washington’s late surge, scoring four runs in the ninth, fell short. The Rockies’ bullpen, despite Molina’s struggles, held on, with Vodnik securing the final out. Both teams displayed young talent, with Abrams and House shining for Washington and Toglia and Goodman for Colorado.
This win provided a rare bright spot for the Rockies, who have struggled in 2025. The Nationals, aiming to climb the NL East, faltered defensively, committing no errors but failing to match Colorado’s firepower. The game highlighted the Rockies’ potential when their bats connect, while Washington’s bullpen woes underscored ongoing challenges.
