Guardians spoil Larry Walker’s statue unveiling, top Rockies 7-2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on August 23, 2026, at Coors Field, overshadowing the celebration for Larry Walker’s statue unveiling. The Rockies suffered their ninth consecutive home loss, marking a franchise first of being swept in three straight series. Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano struggled, allowing five runs on nine hits in just three innings, while Guardians' Foster Griffin held them to two runs over five innings. The game featured a record 94 foul balls, highlighting prolonged at-bats and the early pitching struggles.
- •Guardians score seven runs, thwarting Rockies' celebratory day.
- •Rockies' ninth straight home loss, first such streak since 1993.
- •Sugano gives up five runs in three innings, struggles early.
- •Foster Griffin allows two runs over five innings for Guardians.
- •Game features MLB record of 94 foul balls.
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians spoil Larry Walker’s statue unveiling, beat Rockies 7-2
"The first two innings saw 130 combined pitches, and the Rockies had to go to their bullpen early
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