Pirates rally late, defeat Rockies 8-6 to avoid sweep
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Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates secured an 8-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 21, 2026. The Rockies aimed for a series sweep after winning the first two games but fell short despite a late-game effort. The Pirates took control with a strong fifth and seventh inning, highlighted by a three-run home run from Bryan Reynolds in the seventh. The Rockies mounted a rally in the final frame, scoring two runs but could not equalize. The loss marked the end of the Rockies' winning streak, although they still claimed the series.
- •Rockies sought to complete a sweep after Friday and Saturday wins.
- •Bryan Reynolds hit a three-run homer in the seventh.
- •Rockies scored two runs in the final inning but couldn't tie the game.
- •The game was played at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.
- •Pirates improved to prevent a sweep, ending the Rockies' winning streak.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rockies can’t finish the sweep, lose to Pirates 8-6
"The Rockies never quit, but it wasn’t enough.
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