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Rockies Set Record 23 Runs; Rangers, Mets Secure Wins

6/15/2026

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Rockies Set Run Record

The Colorado Rockies defeated the Oakland Athletics 23-9, setting a franchise record for runs.
The Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4, with Wyatt Langford and Kyle Higashioka homering in consecutive innings.
The New York Mets won 8-1 over the Atlanta Braves as Freddy Peralta allowed one run in five innings.

Summary

Athletics Brace Wind

The Oakland Athletics lost the game, with right fielder Lawrence Butler recording three hits.
First baseman Max Muncy added three RBIs, including a sacrifice fly and a two-run homer.
Manager Mike Kotsay said the team had to stay mentally tough despite extreme wind, sun and temperature.
The club will travel to West Sacramento on Monday to start a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Sugano Faces Rockies

The series finale features Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano (6-4, 4.08 ERA) against Athletics left-hander Jeffrey Springs (3-6, 4.68 ERA).
The Athletics have used ten different starters in their last 18 games, showing a volatile rotation.
Rookie Joey Estes made his first major-league start, delivering 4 1/3 innings of work.
Colorado starter Kyle Freeland allowed six runs, dropping his record to 1-7.

History

Historical Context

Colorado’s 2007 offensive surge, highlighted by a May 14 outburst against San Diego, foreshadowed the historic comeback that saw the Rockies win 14 of their final 15 games, tie the Padres at 89-73, and capture the wild-card in a 9-8, 13-inning Game 163, boosting their postseason hopes.

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Rockies Set Run Record

The Colorado Rockies defeated the Oakland Athletics 23-9, setting a franchise record for runs.
The Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4, with Wyatt Langford and Kyle Higashioka homering in consecutive innings.
The New York Mets won 8-1 over the Atlanta Braves as Freddy Peralta allowed one run in five innings.

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