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Rockies Set Franchise Run Record in 23-9 Las Vegas Victory Over Athletics
6/15/2026, 10:24:42 PM
Rockies Set Franchise Run Record
On a 101-degree Sunday at Las Vegas Ballpark, the Colorado Rockies beat the Oakland Athletics 23-9, setting a franchise record for runs in a single game. The Rockies, 27-45, ended a three-game skid; the Athletics, using the ballpark as a temporary home before moving to a new stadium in 2028, fell to 35-36.
Las Vegas as a Temporary Home
The A's are playing at Las Vegas Ballpark while their $2 billion indoor stadium is under construction. Altitude, thin air and extreme heat have been linked to the offensive surge.
Key Performers
Willi Castro drove in seven runs with a grand slam off Scott Barlow. Hunter Goodman logged five hits, two homers and four RBIs. Kyle Karros added hits; Troy Johnston and TJ Rumfield homered. Warren Schaeffer said the thin air made playing difficult.
Game Statistics
Colorado posted 23 runs on 39 hits (19 extra-base) and 76 total bases. RBIs were led by Castro (7) and Goodman (4). Tomoyuki Sugano (7-4) earned the win; Eiberson Castellano saved his MLB debut.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
ESPN’s recap lists the Rockies’ total as 23 runs, while a later summary notes the team “piled up 24 in all,” one shy of the club record. The exact run total remains unclear.
Implications for Future Play
The outburst shows how Las Vegas’ thin air can boost offense, raising questions whether the planned indoor stadium will neutralize that advantage. Players suggest the enclosed venue could alter hitting dynamics for the A’s and opponents.
Official Statements & Responses
Goodman said the conditions made contact hitting more rewarding and expressed curiosity about the indoor stadium’s impact. Schaeffer called the ballpark “a very, very tough environment” where thin air and heat boost ball travel. A’s pitcher Jeffrey Springs noted the difficulty of containing the Rockies’ barrage.
Verbatim Quotes
- “You've just got to make contact and the ball's going to go,” — Hunter Goodman, Rockies outfielder
- “I'll be curious to see how it plays,” — Hunter Goodman, Rockies outfielder
- “I think time will tell. With it being indoors, I don't know if it will play the same or not. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.” — Hunter Goodman, Rockies outfielder
- “As you saw, obviously the ball flies in the thin air, the heat and the sun. It's just a hard place to play.” — Warren Schaeffer, Rockies manager
What's Next
The Rockies head to Chicago for a series with the Cubs on Monday. The Athletics return to West Sacramento for a three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates, concluding their Las Vegas stint.
