Gabriel Hughes delivers strong start but Rockies lose to Dodgers 4-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:59 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
On July 8, 2026, at Dodger Stadium, the Colorado Rockies fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 despite a solid debut from pitcher Gabriel Hughes. Hughes allowed three runs over six innings, striking out seven while showing resilience after a rough start. The Rockies tied the game at 3-3 with a run in the fifth but couldn't capitalize on late opportunities, including a critical eighth-inning chance with runners in scoring position. The loss marked another setback in their pursuit of a series win against the Dodgers.
- •Gabriel Hughes strikes out seven in his MLB debut.
- •Rockies tie the game at 3-3 in the fifth inning.
- •Dodgers score the winning run in the seventh.
- •Rockies have lost all series to the Dodgers since 2021.
- 5:26 AMYahoo Sports — Hughes Solid in First Start for Rockies
- 4:59 AMYahoo Sports — Gabriel Hughes shines, but Rockies offense can’t capitalize in 4-3 loss to Dodgers
"Gabriel Hughes, despite a three-run first inning, showed some solid stuff in his first MLB start for the Colorado Rockies against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Los Angeles, though, gets late 4-3 victory.
"The right-hander delivered a quality start in his first outing as a starting pitcher
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 5:26 AMHughes Solid in First Start for Rockies
Gabriel Hughes, despite a three-run first inning, showed some solid stuff in his first MLB start for the Colorado Rockies against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Los Angeles, though, gets late 4-3 victory.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 4:59 AMGabriel Hughes shines, but Rockies offense can’t capitalize in 4-3 loss to Dodgers
The right-hander delivered a quality start in his first outing as a starting pitcher
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