Pirates rally late, defeat Rockies 8-6 to avoid sweep

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.

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