Pirates hold off Rockies for victory in Colorado
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-6 at Coors Field on June 21. Michael Lorenzen struggled for the Rockies, allowing four runs over 5.1 innings. Pittsburgh built an 8-1 lead thanks to a three-run homer from Bryan Reynolds, but Colorado rallied late with a three-run shot by TJ Rumfield. The Rockies failed to complete the comeback, ending the game with a double play. The Pirates improve to 39-39 while the Rockies drop to 30-48 in the season standings.
- •Michael Lorenzen gives up four runs in 5.1 innings.
- •Pittsburgh scores eight runs, highlighted by Reynolds' three-run homer.
- •TJ Rumfield's eighth-inning homer pulls Rockies within two runs.
- •Rockies finish with bases loaded but can't score the tying run.
- •Pittsburgh returns to.500, while Colorado holds last place in the NL West.
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Lorenzen Beaten Around as Pirates Get Past Rockies
"Pittsburgh Pirates score early, hold off Colorado Rockies to earn Father's Day win but lose series.
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