Rockies complete series sweep over Royals behind Freeland's complete game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:58 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"After 251 career starts, Kyle Freeland has pitched his first career complete game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 10:21 PMThe Rockies ride Kyle Freeland’s first complete game to a sweep in 8-1 win over the Royals
After 251 career starts, Kyle Freeland has pitched his first career complete game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 9:58 PMFreeland dazzles in 99-degree heat with a complete game as the Rockies sweep the Royals
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.
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