One of the best places to look as to why the Rockies are off to their worst start in franchise history is at the beginning.
The Rockies have been outscored 29-5 in the first inning in their 4-15 start. Colorado has only held opponents scoreless in the first frame four times in 19 games (oddly, none of those have resulted in wins). Rockies starters have only recorded two three-up, three-down first innings. In 19 first innings, the Rockies have posted a 13.74 ERA, given up 29 runs (an average of 1.5 runs per first inning), surrendered 10 homers, issued 14 walks, struck out 16 batters and opposing teams have hit .