Overview
- The Colorado Rockies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-7 in a dramatic home opener, highlighted by Ryan McMahon's walk-off grand slam.
- McMahon's grand slam came after he made a critical error in the ninth inning, allowing the Rays to take a temporary lead.
- The game saw a series of pitching struggles, with Rays reliever Pete Fairbanks walking the bases loaded in the ninth before being replaced.
- Despite leading 6-2 going into the ninth, the Rockies' victory was uncertain until McMahon's game-winning hit.
- The win marks the Rockies' second in front of a sellout crowd, improving their home opener record at Coors Field.