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Karros' 471-foot blast seals Rockies' comeback win
6 Jul
Summary
- Kyle Karros hit a decisive 471-foot home run in the eighth inning.
- The Rockies' bullpen overcame late-game traffic to secure the win.
- Tanner Gordon surrendered six hits, including four home runs.
The Colorado Rockies clinched a series win against the San Francisco Giants with a late-game comeback, highlighted by Kyle Karros' heroic three-run home run. The Rockies took an early lead, but starter Tanner Gordon struggled, allowing four home runs within his five innings of work, including two off the bat of Rafael Devers.
The Rockies' bullpen then took the mound, facing persistent threats from the Giants. Brennan Bernardino, Jimmy Herget, and Victor Vodnik each navigated through challenging innings with runners on base, ultimately limiting the damage. Closer Jordan Romano secured his first save in a Rockies uniform, striking out Willy Adames with a powerful fastball to end the game.
The offense, after scoring early, went quiet until the bottom of the eighth inning. TJ Rumfield doubled, and Troy Johnston was hit by a pitch, setting the stage for Kyle Karros. Karros crushed a 471-foot, three-run homer to left-center, giving the Rockies the lead and ultimately the win.
Following this victory, the Rockies are set to depart for Los Angeles to begin a three-game series against the Dodgers, with Kyle Freeland scheduled to start the opening game.
