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Rockies Overcome Nine-Run Deficit to Beat Pirates 17-16

Saturday’s rematch at Coors Field features starter Austin Gomber for Colorado against Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes

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Aug 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Members of the Colorado Rockies celebrate center fielder Brenton Doyle (9) (not pictured) two run walk off home run in the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Aug 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (22) celebrates his three run home run with first baseman Spencer Horwitz (2) in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Colorado became the sixth team in MLB history to win after surrendering nine runs in the first inning, tying its franchise record for the largest comeback.
  • The Pirates chased starter Antonio Senzatela after two-thirds of an inning and put up 15 runs on 18 hits by the end of the fifth.
  • Colorado’s lineup responded with a four-run fifth inning sparked by consecutive doubles from Mickey Moniak, Tyler Freeman and Ezequiel Tovar, who tied an MLB record with four doubles.
  • Rookie Dugan Darnell earned his first major league win by pitching two scoreless relief innings, including a 1-2-3 ninth.
  • Brenton Doyle delivered a two-run walk-off homer off Dennis Santana in the ninth inning for his first career walk-off hit.