Rockies Stage Comeback Win
Freeman's Eighth-Inning Bunt, Carrigg's Three RBIs Lead Rockies to 8-6 Victory Over Red Sox
The Colorado Rockies rallied from a 6-3 deficit to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 at Coors Field on Wednesday, June 24, ending the series split in Colorado's favor. Tyler Freeman's sacrifice bunt in the eighth inning scored the go-ahead run, and rookie Cole Carrigg drove in three runs as the Rockies erased a three-run hole before 27,379 fans, according to AP.
The loss dropped Boston to 32-45, keeping them 14.5 games back in the AL East. The Red Sox have not won back-to-back series since April 6–12, a streak that stretches more than two months, AP reported.
Red Sox Build 6-3 Lead Before Bullpen Collapses
Boston jumped out fast. Willson Contreras hit an RBI double in the first inning, and Connor Wong — whose last homer came September 8, 2024 — launched a 2-run shot in the second to make it 3-0. The Red Sox kept pushing: Andruw Monasterio added a solo home run in the fourth, and Anthony Seigler hit an RBI double in the fifth to stretch the lead to 6-3, according to AP.
Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez was sharp, striking out nine over six innings while allowing three runs. But the Boston bullpen could not hold the lead. Tyron Guerrero and Danny Coulombe allowed three straight RBI singles in the seventh — from Carrigg, Jake McCarthy, and Troy Johnston — tying the game at 6-6, per AP.
Freeman's Bunt and Carrigg's Double Seal the Win
In the eighth, Mickey Moniak and Willi Castro opened with back-to-back singles against Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten. Freeman then dropped a sacrifice bunt down the first-base line, scoring Moniak for the 7-6 lead. Carrigg followed with an RBI double to make it 8-6, according to Washington Post.
Slaten, now 0-4 with a 6.48 ERA, took the loss. Jimmy Herget retired the side in order in the ninth to earn his second save of the season. Antonio Senzatela, who improved to 8-0 with a 2.13 ERA after two perfect innings of relief, earned the win, AP reported.
Carrigg and Freeman Lead Colorado's Young Core
Cole Carrigg went 2-for-4 with a double, a sacrifice fly, and a single for his three RBIs. The rookie center fielder recorded his first career hit as recently as June 9, according to NBC Sports. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has spoken publicly about the team's "commitment to growth" and a youth-driven approach.
Starter Kyle Freeland struggled, allowing 6 runs on 11 hits over 6 innings, leaving with a no-decision. But Colorado's bullpen and young hitters bailed him out. The Rockies sit at 31-49, fifth in the NL West, still rebuilding — but showing signs of life with prospects like Carrigg taking center stage, per AP.
Red Sox Spiral Raises Trade Deadline Questions
Boston's struggles are mounting. The team fired manager Alex Cora earlier this season and has fallen 14 games below .500. According to Sports Illustrated, executives are now openly discussing a sell-off at the trade deadline, with veterans like Sonny Gray, Aroldis Chapman, and Jarren Duran drawing interest from contenders.
Third baseman Caleb Durbin also left Wednesday's game with a left pinkie subluxation in the third inning, adding to Boston's injury concerns. The Red Sox's inability to protect late-game leads — and their longest series-win drought since April — point to a franchise at a crossroads heading into the summer.
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