Kyle Freeland records 1,000th strikeout in Rockies' win over Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:38 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Kyle Freeland reached a career milestone by recording his 1,000th strikeout during the Colorado Rockies' 4-3 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 19 at Coors Field. Freeland pitched 7.1 innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out eight. The Rockies took a 2-0 lead early, but the game turned in the eighth inning when the Pirates rallied to briefly tie the game at 3-3. Colorado responded with a two-run rally in the bottom of the eighth to secure the win. The series continues with another matchup on Saturday night featuring Pirates starter Paul Skenes.
- •Freeland's milestone strikeout came in 7.1 innings pitched.
- •Rockies scored single runs in the third and fourth innings.
- •Pirates tied the game at 3-3 in the top of the eighth.
- •Rockies responded with two runs in the bottom of the eighth.
- •Senzatela secured the win, improving to 7-0 this season.
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Rockies' Kyle Freeland Gets 1,000th Career K in Win
"Kyle Freeland was magical for Colorado Rockies; the Colorado bullpen almost imploded in win against Pittsburgh Pirates.
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