Rockies top Pirates 2-1 amid late controversy at Coors Field
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Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Colorado Rockies 2-1 at Coors Field on June 20, 2026. A potential game-tying infield hit by Jake Mangum in the ninth inning was ruled as runner's interference, ending the game controversially. Spencer Horwitz’s leadoff home run put the Pirates ahead early, but an inside-the-park homer from Jake McCarthy quickly tied the game. The Rockies secured the win with an RBI single from TJ Rumfield in the third inning. The Pirates have now lost seven consecutive games started by Paul Skenes, who had a solid outing but continues to face a winless streak. The series finale is scheduled for June 21, with Jared Jones starting for the Pirates and Michael Lorenzen for the Rockies.
- •Pittsburgh leads early with a home run from Spencer Horwitz.
- •Jake McCarthy ties the game with an inside-the-park homer for Colorado.
- •RBI single by TJ Rumfield gives Rockies the lead in the third.
- •Controversial runner's interference call ends game in Pirates' favor.
- •Next game features Jared Jones for the Pirates against Michael Lorenzen for the Rockies.
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates show late life but fall to Rockies on questionable call
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Controversy at Coors: Anemic Pirates Show Late Life But Fall to Rockies on Questionable Call
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"The Pirates’ offense finally showed some life in the ninth, but a potential game-tying infield hit was changed to game-ending runner’s interference, giving the Rockies a 2-1 win at Coors Field on Saturday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 4:06 AMPirates show late life but fall to Rockies on questionable call
The Pirates’ offense finally showed some life in the ninth, but a potential game-tying infield hit was changed to game-ending runner’s interference, giving the Rockies a 2-1 win at Coors Field on Saturday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 3:55 AMControversy at Coors: Anemic Pirates Show Late Life But Fall to Rockies on Questionable Call
The Pirates’ anemic offense finally showed some life in the ninth, but a potential game-tying infield hit was changed to […] The post Controversy at Coors: Anemic Pirates Show Late Life But Fall to Rockies on Questionable Call appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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