Red Sox squander 2-0 lead as Rockies rally for 3-2 win

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Red Sox squander 2-0 lead as Rockies rally for 3-2 win
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The Boston Red Sox lost to the Colorado Rockies 3-2 at Coors Field on June 23. The Red Sox built a 2-0 lead but faltered in the ninth inning, leading to a comeback by the Rockies, capped by a walk-off triple from Jake McCarthy. This defeat marks the first time this season the Red Sox lost a game after leading through seven innings. Rockies pitcher Jake Bennett had a strong performance with six shutout innings, but the team's offense closed strong, registering eight consecutive hits to end the game. The Red Sox now face challenges in their offensive consistency as the season progresses.

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  • Red Sox led 2-0 before Rockies' ninth-inning rally.
  • Bennett pitched six shutout innings for Colorado.
  • McCarthy's triple clinched the Rockies' comeback win.
  • This loss marks a season first for the Red Sox.
  • Offensive struggles persist for Boston's lineup.
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Three outs away from winning their third game in the last four games, the Red Sox squandered a 2-0 lead in the ninth and lost.

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