Rockies overpower Nationals with multiple home runs in Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:19 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Colorado Rockies dominated the Washington Nationals on August 26, winning 13-1. Connor Norby and Hunter Goodman contributed significantly, hitting home runs, including a grand slam from Norby. Starting pitcher Tanner Gordon held the Nationals to one run over seven innings. The win marked the Rockies' second consecutive victory after a seven-game losing streak, and they now have the chance to sweep the series with a victory on Thursday.
- •Rockies score 13 runs with multiple home runs against Nationals
- •Tanner Gordon pitches seven strong innings, allowing one run
- •Norby's grand slam highlights a big inning for Colorado
- •Rockies have a chance to sweep the series on August 27
- •Nationals' bullpen struggles against Rockies' offense
- 2:19 AMYahoo Sports — Rockies Play Long Ball in Pounding Nationals
"Norby's grand slam, Goodman's 36th home run this season all played a part in the Colorado Rockies smashing the Washington Nationals.
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