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Rockies Rally From Nine-Run Deficit to Top Pirates 17-16

A debuting reliever stymied Pittsburgh over two innings, setting the stage for Brenton Doyle’s walk-off homer.

Aug 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (9) hits a 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; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (16) hits a two run home run against the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Pittsburgh exploded for nine first-inning runs, featuring a 451-foot grand slam by Oneil Cruz and a three-run homer from Andrew McCutchen.
  • Rookie Dugan Darnell earned the win in his Major League debut by delivering two scoreless relief innings.
  • Ezequiel Tovar tied a major-league record with four doubles on his 24th birthday, fueling Colorado’s midgame rally.
  • Colorado became the sixth team in MLB history to win after surrendering nine first-inning runs as part of the 17-16 comeback.
  • Brenton Doyle delivered a two-run, ninth-inning walk-off homer to complete the Rockies’ improbable victory.