This Week in Purple: May-be you’re gonna be the one that saves me

TL;DR

The Colorado Rockies had a mixed week, sweeping a double-header against the New York Mets but struggling against the Atlanta Braves. Their April record of 13-14 was the best since 2022, but they faced challenges as May began.

Key points

Rockies swept a double-header against the Mets
April 2026 was the best month since 2022
Struggled against the Braves in early May

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May 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies infielder Edouard Julien (6) loses his helmet as he strikes out during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images | Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images The Colorado Rockies started the week by sweeping a double-header against the New York Mets, but sadly managed just one more win through the rest of it. During the week, the month of April drew to a close. Their 13-14 record for the month was the best April the Rockies have managed since 2022—where they went 12-9—which was the last time they managed double-digit wins. In 2025, the Rockies were just 4-26 in April. Unfortunately, the Rockies hit the month of May like a brick wall when the red-hot Atlanta Braves came to town. A bullpen meltdown on Friday saw the Rockies blow what was at one point a 6-0 lead while a rare dud from Chase Dollander and a failure to launch on offense saw the Rockies get blown out on Saturday. But hey, after this, things can only get better. Right? With that being said, here’s what our staff here at Purple Row had to say this week: