Sugano's strong outing leads Rockies past Royals 3-1 after hailstorm delay
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:34 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Tomoyuki Sugano pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing one run as the Colorado Rockies defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Friday night. A hailstorm delayed the game's start by an hour. The victory marked the Rockies' end to a four-game losing streak. Sugano improved to 11-4 this season, while Royals starter Michael Wacha gave up three runs, one earned, in six innings. The Rockies next face the Royals again, featuring a matchup between Luinder Avila and Ryan Feltner.
- •Tomoyuki Sugano improves to 11-4 with the victory.
- •Rockies scored three runs, with a throwing error contributing to an early lead.
- •A hailstorm delayed the game start by one hour.
- •Carter Jensen's homer reduced the lead to 3-1 in the sixth inning.
- •Next game features Luinder Avila starting for the Royals.
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Rockies match entire 2025 win total behind Tomoyuki Sugano’s gem
- 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Sugano helps the Rockies beat the Royals 3-1 in game delayed at start by hailstorm
"Tomoyuki Sugano allowed a run over 6 2/3 innings to win for the seventh time in his last eight starts and the Colorado Rockies beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Friday night after a hailstorm delayed the start an hour. Sugano (11-4) gave up five hits and matched his longest outing this season to help the Rockies end a four-game skid. Josh Rojas flied out to left field to keep it 3-1.
"Tomoyuki Sugano allowed one run across 6.2 innings as the Rockies closed July with a 3-1 win over the Royals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 4:34 AMRockies match entire 2025 win total behind Tomoyuki Sugano’s gem
Tomoyuki Sugano allowed one run across 6.2 innings as the Rockies closed July with a 3-1 win over the Royals.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 4:04 AMSugano helps the Rockies beat the Royals 3-1 in game delayed at start by hailstorm
Tomoyuki Sugano allowed a run over 6 2/3 innings to win for the seventh time in his last eight starts and the Colorado Rockies beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Friday night after a hailstorm delayed the start an hour. Sugano (11-4) gave up five hits and matched his longest outing this season to help the Rockies end a four-game skid. Josh Rojas flied out to left field to keep it 3-1.
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