Colton Cowser robs Jake McCarthy of a walk-off home run in Denver
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 6:48 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Colton Cowser ended Monday night's game in Denver by robbing a would-be walk-off home run hit by Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy. With the potential winning run in flight, Cowser leaped at the wall to secure the 425-foot fly ball for the final out of the contest. McCarthy, who initially tracked the ball thinking it might exit the park, reacted to the play with visible amazement before praising the defensive effort. He acknowledged the difficulty of the catch and expressed respect for the outcome despite the disappointment of the loss. The play is considered a highlight of the season for its timing and athletic execution at the game's final moment.
- •Colton Cowser made a game-ending catch in center field to rob a walk-off home run.
- •Jake McCarthy hit a 425-foot drive that was caught at the wall.
- •The game took place in Denver on Monday night.
- •McCarthy publicly praised the defensive effort as a high-difficulty play.
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — The Rockies' Jake McCarthy had a classy response to Colton Cowser robbing his walk-off HR
"You can't even be mad after a catch like that.
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