Despite starting off the game strongly in the opening minutes, Michael Appleton’s men went on to deliver an utterly abject performance at the New York Stadium.
The visitors were soundly beaten and were second best across the park – but one man still emerged with some credit.
To find out who, take a look through our player ratings:
1. A night to forget
Wes Harding scored the second of Rotherham's three goals, but it could have been much worse for the Seasiders Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
2. Dan Grimshaw - 5/10
Badly let down by the men in front of him for the first two goals but ought to have done much better for the third. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
3. MAN OF THE MATCH: Jordan Gabriel - 6/10
Not everything came off for him but at least he tried to make things happen. Clattered into some full-bloodied challenges. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
4. Marvin Ekpiteta - 5/10
Made a couple of important last-ditch blocks which counted for little in the end. At least tried to bring the ball out from the back. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
5. Rhys Williams - 4/10
Another shaky performance. Lacked composure and struggled in the back three, whether in the centre or on the right. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
6. Jordan Thorniley - 5/10
Actually looked calm and composed early on, but soon became shaky. Susceptible to the ball in behind. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth