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Rockies complete series sweep over Royals behind Freeland's complete game

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Rockies complete series sweep over Royals behind Freeland's complete game

Summary

Kyle Freeland pitched a complete game for the Colorado Rockies, allowing just one run and striking out eight batters as they defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Sunday. This game was played in 99-degree heat, marking the second-hottest home game in Rockies history. Freeland's victory comes after struggling in recent appearances, where he had only won once in 18 starts. Jake McCarthy contributed with a three-run homer, leading the team to a series sweep, outscoring the Royals 23-8 over three games. Colorado will face the Tampa Bay Rays next, while Kansas City prepares to host the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.

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By the Numbers

•Freeland records his first career complete game.
•Rockies outscored Royals 23-8 in the series.
•McCarthy's home run is his 11th of the season.
•Royals have been swept nine times this season, most in MLB.
•Both teams have upcoming matchups next week.

Latest Updates

11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Native son Freeland dazzles in a complete game as Rockies sweep Royals 8-1 at steamy Coors Field
10:21 PMYahoo Sports — The Rockies ride Kyle Freeland’s first complete game to a sweep in 8-1 win over the Royals
9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Freeland dazzles in 99-degree heat with a complete game as the Rockies sweep the Royals

What they're saying

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After getting the final out in the eighth inning, Kyle Freeland walked off the field as fans behind the Colorado Rockies’ dugout gave the veteran left-hander a standing ovation. As it turned out, his day wasn’t done quite yet, even as his time in Colorado may be coming to a close. The 33-year-old pieced together one of the best starts of his career, giving up one run and striking out eight in his first major league complete game as the Rockies beat the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on a scorching Sunday at Coors Field.
— Yahoo Sportsby CRAIG MEYER

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Kyle Freeland gave up one run and struck out eight in his first career complete game, Jake McCarthy hit a three-run homer, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Sunday to finish off a three-game series sweep. The 99-degree temperature at first pitch made it the second-hottest Rockies home game in franchise history, behind only a 100-degree game against the Washington Nationals on June 25, 2012. Freeland (3-10) won for just the second time in his past 18 starts.
— Yahoo Sportsby CRAIG MEYER