Sugano leads Rockies past Pirates in chaotic finish
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:34 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Colorado Rockies edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 at Coors Field on June 21, 2026. Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six innings, allowing just one earned run and striking out five, while Paul Skenes took the loss despite recording eight strikeouts. The game finished dramatically when a potential game-tying run was called out for interference. Jake McCarthy notched an inside-the-park home run for Colorado, tying the game in the first inning. The contest concluded with significant tension in the ninth inning, as both teams faced high stakes and last-minute decisions.
- •Tomoyuki Sugano goes six innings with one earned run.
- •Paul Skenes strikes out eight but allows two runs.
- •Jake McCarthy's inside-the-park home run ties the game.
- •Ninth-inning interference leads to a controversial final out.
- •Rockies celebrate after the dramatic win at home.
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Sugano Outduels Skenes as Rockies Barely Beat Pirates
"Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano went six strong innings as Rockies nicked Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes and held on for dear life.
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