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Colorado Rockies Struggle on the Field, but Fans Continue to Show Support
The Colorado Rockies are currently facing a challenging season, with their starters posting a disappointing 6.62 ERA and the team on track to lose 116 games. Despite these setbacks, the team continues to draw crowds, ranking 16th in attendance in Major League Baseball.
Coors Field, the Rockies' home stadium, remains a popular destination for fans. The third-oldest park in the National League, it is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and social areas like the "Party Deck" above right field. However, even the park's marketing efforts have been unable to overshadow the team's poor performance.
The Rockies have not had a winning season since 2016, marking seven years and 607 losses without a winning record. This has not deterred fans, with an average of 29,839 attending games this season. Notably, this is only a slight decrease from the 2023 average of 32,196 and the 2024 average of 31,361.
The team's struggles have not gone unnoticed by fans, with some expressing apathy towards the Rockies. One woman shared that she used to attend games but no longer does. However, the stadium continues to attract fans from other teams, with chants of "Let's Go Cubbies!" and "Let's Go Yankees!" often heard during games.
The Detroit Tigers, with a record of 79-57, are averaging 29,353 fans per game, demonstrating the potential for fan support when a team is successful. The Colorado Rockies, under the ownership of Charles Monfort and his son Dick Monfort (who serves as CEO), aim to emulate this success, with a focus on filling seats and increasing concession sales.
The Rockies' poor performance has resulted in them being outscored by 353 runs this season. However, the team's history has seen better days. In 2005, the Rockies averaged just 23,929 fans per game, ranking 26th in baseball and marking the worst attendance in franchise history. In contrast, during their only World Series season in 2007, they drew an average of 28,979 fans per game.
Despite the current struggles, the Colorado Rockies remain the only big-league ballpark in the Rocky Mountain region, offering a unique baseball experience for fans. As the team works to turn their fortunes around, they will continue to rely on the support of their loyal fans.
