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Rockies Rally Late for Thrilling 4-3 Victory
21 Jun
Summary
- Braxton Fulford hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning.
- Antonio Senzatela escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth.
- Kyle Freeland achieved his 1,000th career strikeout milestone.
The Colorado Rockies clinched a narrow 4-3 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, highlighted by late-game heroics. Pinch-hitter Braxton Fulford proved decisive with a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth, giving the Rockies a 4-3 lead with two outs.
Relief pitcher Antonio Senzatela then faced immense pressure in the ninth inning. He managed to escape a bases-loaded, no-out scenario, striking out the final batters to secure the save.
Earlier in the game, Rockies' starting pitcher Kyle Freeland achieved a franchise milestone by recording his 1,000th career strikeout. He finished the game with eight strikeouts over 7 1/3 innings, allowing two runs and four hits.
The Rockies had initially taken a 2-0 lead through an RBI double by Willi Castro in the third and a solo home run by TJ Rumfield in the fourth. The Pirates had briefly taken a 3-2 lead in the eighth before the Rockies' comeback.
