Mariners edge Rockies 5-4 with late homer in Denver
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Seattle Mariners defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-4 at Coors Field on September 18. Following a strong performance where the Rockies collected 15 hits and stole five bases, a ninth-inning home run by Lazaro Montes proved decisive. The Rockies could not capitalize on numerous scoring opportunities, leaving 12 runners stranded. Gabriel Hughes faced early trouble but settled down to strike out six over 4.2 innings. Carlos Vargas earned the win for Seattle as they improved to 72-82, while the Rockies fell to 56-98.
- •Rockies left 12 runners on base during the game.
- •Lazaro Montes hit a go-ahead homer in the ninth inning.
- •Gabriel Hughes allowed three runs and struck out six.
- •Carlos Vargas improves to 2-0 with the win.
- •Seattle improves to 72-82; Rockies drop to 56-98.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Rockies create plenty of chances, but Mariners escape with 5-4 win
"The Rockies ran, rallied and kept coming, but 12 runners left on base and a ninth-inning homer sent them to a frustrating 5-4 loss.
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