Overview
- Jake McCarthy opened the game with a rare inside-the-park leadoff home run that raced to the wall in center and put the Rockies on the board immediately.
- Tomoyuki Sugano worked six effective innings for Colorado and Jaden Hill closed out the game for the 2-1 victory.
- The Pirates appeared to tie the game in the ninth when Jake Mangum hit an infield single, but umpires ruled that pinch-runner Billy Cook interfered with third baseman Kyle Karros and the play was overturned to end the game.
- The loss extended Paul Skenes’ run without a win to a multi-start streak despite his strong season numbers, including a sub-3.00 ERA, a sub-1.00 WHIP and top-10 strikeout totals.
- McCarthy’s inside-the-park leadoff homer was an uncommon feat in Rockies history and the Coors Field outfield play helped it stand out, and the finish highlights how rare plays and officiating can directly decide low-scoring games.