Karros' eighth-inning home run helps Rockies down Giants 7-6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:33 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Kyle Karros hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 7-6 comeback victory against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field on July 5. The Giants initially took a 6-4 lead, aided by four home runs, including two from Rafael Devers. The Rockies secured their 23rd win after trailing in a game this season. Victor Vodnik earned the win in relief, while Jordan Romano notched a save. The Rockies will now head on the road to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game series.
- •Rockies rally from a 6-4 deficit in the eighth inning.
- •Karros' home run marks his seventh of the season.
- •Victor Vodnik picks up the win in relief for Colorado.
- •Rockies secure their 23rd comeback victory of the season.
- •Next, Rockies face the Dodgers on the road.
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Karros hits a 3-run homer in the 8th to lift the Rockies past the Giants, 7-6
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Karros’ moonshot the difference maker in Rockies’ 7-6 win over the Giants
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Karros' Three-Run Blast Carries Rockies Over Giants
"Colorado Rockies needed some help from Kyle Karros in the eighth inning and got it. Karros' three-run home run lifted the Rockies to a 7-6 win over San Francisco Giants.
"With Karros’ homer, the Rockies have 122 runs in the eighth inning or later this season, the highest mark in the majors.
"The Rockies end their final home series of the half on a high note with a late game rally.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 12:22 AMKyle Karros hits a 3-run homer in the 8th to lift the Rockies past the Giants, 7-6
With Karros’ homer, the Rockies have 122 runs in the eighth inning or later this season, the highest mark in the majors.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 12:07 AMKyle Karros’ moonshot the difference maker in Rockies’ 7-6 win over the Giants
The Rockies end their final home series of the half on a high note with a late game rally.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 11:33 PMKarros' Three-Run Blast Carries Rockies Over Giants
Colorado Rockies needed some help from Kyle Karros in the eighth inning and got it. Karros' three-run home run lifted the Rockies to a 7-6 win over San Francisco Giants.
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