Schmitt's three-run homer leads Giants over Rockies in San Francisco
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on July 11, 2026, at Oracle Park. Casey Schmitt's three-run homer in the sixth inning was pivotal for the Giants. Despite a solid performance from Kyle Freeland, who struck out nine batters, the Rockies could not capitalize on their early lead or rally in the late innings, falling to a loss in the series. The loss pushed the Rockies to 39-58, while the Giants improved to 40-55. Both teams will meet again for the series finale on July 12.
- •Casey Schmitt hit a three-run home run in the sixth.
- •Kyle Freeland had nine strikeouts but allowed four runs.
- •Kyle Karros homered in the eighth for the Rockies.
- •The Rockies took an early lead but couldn’t maintain it.
- •The two teams conclude their four-game series on July 12.
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Schmitt’s HR sinks Rockies in 4-2 loss in San Francisco
"Kyle Karros hit his 9th HR of season, but it wasn’t enough for a late comeback
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