Pirates score late to hold off Rockies 8-6 in series finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 10:16 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on June 21 in Denver. Nick Gonzalez and Bryan Reynolds each hit home runs, contributing to the Pirates' victory and allowing them to salvage the final game of the three-game series. Pittsburgh's Jared Jones exited early due to an elbow injury, but Yohan Ramirez provided relief with two scoreless innings. The Rockies struggled offensively, managing only a pair of hits through the first six innings. Following this game, the Pirates prepare for a series against the Seattle Mariners, while the Rockies face the Boston Red Sox at home.
- •Pirates hit four home runs in the game.
- •Jared Jones left the game in the third inning.
- •Pittsburgh scored five runs in the sixth and seventh innings.
- •The Rockies' only hit in the first six innings was an infield single.
- •Next, the Pirates face the Mariners and the Rockies play the Red Sox.
- 10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Gonzalez and Reynolds homer as the Pirates hold off the Rockies 8-6
"Nick Gonzalez and Bryan Reynolds homered to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Sunday. Gonzalez and Reynolds finished with two hits each to help Pittsburgh salvage the finale of the three-game series in what could have been a sweep. The Pirates lost the first two games despite having the tying and winning runs on second and third with one out in the ninth in both games.
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