Pirates score late to overcome Rockies in 8-6 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates triumphed over the Colorado Rockies 8-6 at Coors Field on June 21, 2026. Pirates' Tyler Callihan scored a run in the sixth inning, contributing to a pivotal late-game surge. This victory prevented the Pirates from being swept in the series against the Rockies. The game included notable performances, such as Nick Gonzales's positive leverage and Juan Mejia's marked downturn. Both teams will look to adjust as the season progresses.
- •Pirates win 8-6 against Rockies on June 21, 2026
- •Tyler Callihan scores in the sixth inning
- •Nick Gonzales records 0.17 WPA
- •Juan Mejia posts -0.13 WPA
- •Pirates avoid series sweep with the victory
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"Brooms denied as the Pirates swashbuckle past the Rockies
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