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Freeland's Strong Start Marred by One Big Homer
12 Jul
Summary
- Freeland pitched six innings, allowing only six hits and no walks.
- He recorded a season-high nine strikeouts against the Giants.
- A single mistake pitch led to a three-run homer, the game's deciding factor.
In a recent outing on July 12, 2026, Kyle Freeland displayed commendable pitching for the Colorado Rockies, even in a 4-2 defeat against the San Francisco Giants. Freeland's performance was largely encouraging, as he managed to keep the Giants off the bases early, carrying a perfect game into the fourth inning.
Freeland concluded his six innings by allowing only six hits and impressively not issuing any walks for the seventh time this season. He also achieved a personal best for the season with nine strikeouts. The turning point came in the sixth inning when a hanging knuckle curveball was hit for a three-run home run by Casey Schmitt, ultimately deciding the game.
Despite the costly mistake, Freeland noted many positive aspects of his start, attributing the loss to a single pitch. Manager Warren Schaeffer lauded Freeland's command and effectiveness, highlighting his strong fastball and changeup. Freeland is now within reach of his 68th career win, which would tie him for third in franchise history.
