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Rockies Set Franchise Run Record in 23-9 Las Vegas Rout of Athletics
6/15/2026, 11:12:44 PM
Record-Breaking Offensive Explosion
On June 14, 2026, the Colorado Rockies scored 23 runs on 24 hits in a 23-9 win over the Oakland Athletics at Las Vegas Ballpark. The total set a new franchise record for runs in a single game, eclipsing the previous high of 20.
Game Summary
Colorado took a 14-6 lead by the end of the fifth, fueled by a six-run fifth and homers from Hunter Goodman, Troy Johnston and Willi Castro. The Rockies added four runs in the seventh and five in the eighth, while Oakland managed nine runs, including homers by Max Muncy and Tyler Soderstrom. Starting pitchers Tomoyuki Sugano and Jeffrey Springs each allowed eight runs; Sugano earned the win and rookie Eiberson Castellano closed with three scoreless innings for his first save.
Player Highlights
Willi Castro logged four hits, two homers and a franchise-record seven RBIs, including a grand slam. Hunter Goodman posted a career-high five hits, four RBIs and 12 total bases, a Rockies record for a catcher. Troy Johnson added a homer and four RBIs, and Castellano earned his first save in his debut.
Las Vegas Setting
The game unfolded at 101 °F under a clear sky at Las Vegas Ballpark, the Athletics’ temporary home while a $2 billion indoor stadium on the Strip is slated for 2028. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer called the site “a very, very tough environment to play baseball” because of thin air, heat and glare.
Official Statements & Responses
Schaeffer stressed the impact of “thin air, the heat and the sun.” Athletics manager Mark Kotsay called the six-game Las Vegas stint “successful” but said “both teams had a really tough day with the conditions.” Goodman said he will “be curious to see how it plays” if the future stadium is enclosed.
Criticism & Opposition
Both managers warned that extreme heat and open-air conditions can distort performance. Schaeffer noted altitude and temperature may inflate offensive output, while Kotsay blamed the weather for the teams’ “poor” pitching behind Jeffrey Springs.
Verbatim Quotes
- “You've just got to make contact and the ball's going to go,” — Hunter Goodman, Rockies catcher
- “This is a very, very tough environment to play baseball,” — Warren Schaeffer, Rockies manager
- “Both teams played in these elements, it’s nothing new for us with these conditions, the wind, the sun, the temperature,” — Mark Kotsay, Athletics manager
- “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 catcher
What’s Next
The Rockies travel to Chicago for a three-game series against the Cubs, with Michael Lorenzen slated to start on Monday. The Athletics return to West Sacramento to open a three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
