Giants pull ahead of Rockies after 5-2 win in San Francisco
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:43 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
On August 14, 2026, the San Francisco Giants defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-2 at Oracle Park. The loss marks the Rockies' fifth consecutive defeat, deepening their struggles in a challenging season. Despite a two-run home run from Zac Veen, Colorado now sits just one game behind the Giants in the National League West standings, with both teams among the bottom records in baseball. The Rockies continue to face challenges on offense, particularly with runners in scoring position, contributing to their recent downturn. Colorado's pitching performed decently, but their inability to capitalize offensively remains a significant issue heading forward.
- •Zac Veen hits a two-run homer for the Rockies in the sixth inning.
- •The Giants have won five out of their last ten head-to-head matchups.
- •Freeland pitched eight innings, allowing only four hits with 95 pitches.
- •Colorado's offense struggles with a.138 average with runners in scoring position.
- •This game extends the Rockies' losing streak to five.
- 12:43 PMYahoo Sports — Noooo the Rockies
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