Rockies Own Worst 70-Game Mark in Modern MLB History After Latest Loss to Braves

The 13-57 Colorado Rockies now own the worst 70-game mark to begin a season in modern MLB history (1901-present date) after falling 4-1 to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, per ESPN News Services.

The all-time record is held by the 1886 Washington Senators, who began their season 11-59.

Colorado also set a franchise record for most strikeouts (19) in a nine-inning game. Atlanta starting pitcher Spencer Strider struck out 13 Rockies players over six shutout innings en route to the win.

Colorado now has a .186 winning percentage and is on pace to go 30-132 this year. The Rockies would easily finish with the worst record in the modern era at that pace. The 1916 Philadelphia Athletics own the worst record all time at 36-117.

Colorado is also 28.5 games behind in the NL West race despite the season not yet being half over.

Obviously, it's been a disastrous year for the Rockies, who fired manager Bud Black after a 7-33 start. They haven't been much better since, going 6-24.

Colorado is now hitting .225 as a team (.660 OPS). The pitchers have combined for a 5.72 ERA, with no one amassing more than two wins thus far.

As for what's ahead, the Rockies will finish out their three-game road series at Atlanta Sunday before heading to Washington for four games with the Nationals.