Jake McCarthy hits two home runs as Rockies top Cardinals 8-6
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Jake McCarthy homered twice and recorded four hits in a game where the Colorado Rockies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 on Saturday night. McCarthy's first home run on the game's opening pitch gave the Rockies an early lead, while his second home run in the sixth extended that lead. The Rockies snapped a four-game losing streak, with Cole Carrigg and TJ Rumfield contributing with two hits each. The Cardinals had initially taken the lead with a two-run double from José Fermín, but the Rockies responded with a two-run double from Carrigg. Rockies starter Kyle Freeland pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits. Parker Mushinski earned the win, combining with four relievers to limit the Cardinals’ offense late in the game. The teams will play the series finale on Sunday.
- •McCarthy hits his 12th and 13th home runs of the season.
- •Rockies snap a four-game losing streak with the victory.
- •Carrigg and Rumfield both record two hits in the win.
- •Freeland pitches 4 1/3 innings, surrendering three runs.
- •The Rockies face Cardinals in the series finale on Sunday.
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Jake McCarthy’s aggressive night powers Rockies past Cardinals
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Jake McCarthy homers twice as the Rockies get past the Cardinals, 8-6
"Jake McCarthy homered twice in a four-hit night, Cole Carrigg and TJ Rumfield each had two hits and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 on Saturday night. McCarthy gave Colorado the lead on the first pitch of the game with his 420-foot drive to right-center field off Matthew Liberatore (5-9), and the Rockies went on to snap a four-game skid. McCarthy hit his second of the game and 13th of the season in the sixth.
"Jake McCarthy used his power and speed to drive the Rockies to an 8-6 win over the Cardinals, homering twice while creating plenty of pressure on the bases.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 3:23 AMJake McCarthy’s aggressive night powers Rockies past Cardinals
Jake McCarthy used his power and speed to drive the Rockies to an 8-6 win over the Cardinals, homering twice while creating plenty of pressure on the bases.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:45 AMJake McCarthy homers twice as the Rockies get past the Cardinals, 8-6
Jake McCarthy homered twice in a four-hit night, Cole Carrigg and TJ Rumfield each had two hits and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 on Saturday night. McCarthy gave Colorado the lead on the first pitch of the game with his 420-foot drive to right-center field off Matthew Liberatore (5-9), and the Rockies went on to snap a four-game skid. McCarthy hit his second of the game and 13th of the season in the sixth.
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