Giants edge Rockies 3-1 with late rally for series split
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Colorado Rockies 3-1 at Oracle Park on Sunday. Rafael Devers scored the tiebreaking run with a wild throw from catcher Hunter Goodman allowing him to advance on a stolen-base attempt. Jake McCarthy opened the game with his second inside-the-park homer of the season but San Francisco responded with two runs in the eighth inning, securing a split in the four-game series. With this victory, the Giants improve to 41-55 overall and have dominated the Rockies at home in recent years. The Rockies, now 39-59, have lost four of their last five games and are preparing to host Cincinnati on Friday.
- •Giants win 3-1 against the Rockies on July 12, 2026.
- •Rafael Devers scores the tiebreaker in the eighth inning.
- •Jake McCarthy hits an inside-the-park homer for Colorado.
- •Giants improve to 41-55, Rockies drop to 39-59.
- •Next games: Giants at Seattle, Rockies host Cincinnati.
- 1:36 AMESPN MLB — McCarthy has 2nd inside-the-park HR this season
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Giants overcome McCarthy's 2nd inside-the-park homer this year, beat Rockies 3-1 for 4-game split
"Rafael Devers scored the tiebreaking run in a two-run eighth inning when catcher Hunter Goodman threw wildly into center field on a stolen-base attempt, and the San Francisco Giants overcame Jake McCarthy's second leadoff inside-the-park home run this season to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 Sunday. San Francisco gained a four-game split and entered the All-Star break fourth in the NL West at 41-55. The Giants have won 21 of their past 23 home games against Colorado and are 36-7 in San Francisco against the Rockies since 2021.
"The Giants overcame Jake McCarthy's second leadoff inside-the-park home run this season to beat the Rockies 3-1 Sunday.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 13, 2026, 1:36 AMMcCarthy has 2nd inside-the-park HR this season
The Giants overcame Jake McCarthy's second leadoff inside-the-park home run this season to beat the Rockies 3-1 Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 11:00 PMGiants overcome McCarthy's 2nd inside-the-park homer this year, beat Rockies 3-1 for 4-game split
Rafael Devers scored the tiebreaking run in a two-run eighth inning when catcher Hunter Goodman threw wildly into center field on a stolen-base attempt, and the San Francisco Giants overcame Jake McCarthy's second leadoff inside-the-park home run this season to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 Sunday. San Francisco gained a four-game split and entered the All-Star break fourth in the NL West at 41-55. The Giants have won 21 of their past 23 home games against Colorado and are 36-7 in San Francisco against the Rockies since 2021.
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