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Rockies Rally with Historic Walk-Off Triple to Defeat Red Sox
6/24/2026, 2:26:25 AM
Game Overview: McCarthy’s Ninth-Inning Triple Secures 3-2 Win
On Monday night at Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies erased a 2-0 deficit and beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2. Outfielder Jake McCarthy delivered a three-run triple down the left-field line in the bottom of the ninth, driving in TJ Rumfield, Hunter Goodman and Cole Carrigg. The hit concluded a rally that began with consecutive singles by Rumfield and Goodman, followed by Carrigg’s bunt single that loaded the bases.
Early Pitching Duel and Game Flow
Boston rookie Jake Bennett threw six shutout innings, allowing four hits, striking out nine and issuing no walks. Colorado starter Ryan Feltner matched Bennett through five innings, retiring 13 straight batters before surrendering two runs in the sixth on an RBI double by Willson Contreras and a run-scoring single by Caleb Durbin. Feltner completed six innings with two runs on four hits, four walks and two strikeouts. In relief, Victor Vodnik delivered two scoreless innings to earn the win, while Boston relievers Garrett Whitlock and All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman each gave up runs in the eighth and ninth, respectively.
Key Players and Managerial Perspectives
McCarthy’s triple was his only hit of the night. Carrigg’s bunt single loaded the bases, and the earlier singles by Rumfield and Goodman set the stage. Manager Warren Schaeffer emphasized the team’s persistence, noting that the Rockies “never gave up” and praising McCarthy’s ability to get on base and avoid strikeouts. Schaeffer described Feltner’s outing as “outstanding through six innings,” highlighting the starter’s rebound after early walks.
Statistical Highlights and Historic Feat
The Rockies recorded eight consecutive hits to end the game, a sequence the Elias Sports Bureau identified as the first instance of eight straight hits in a team’s final eight plate appearances since the expansion era began in 1961. Colorado out-hit Boston 12-5 overall, with every starter except shortstop Ezequiel Tovar registering a hit. The victory marked the Rockies’ third walk-off win of the season and the third such win in franchise history when entering the ninth inning without a run (previously on Aug. 11 2018 vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers and June 11 2008 vs. the San Francisco Giants).
Criticism & Opposition: Eighth-Inning Baserunning Errors
The eighth inning featured two critical baserunning mistakes. Center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela threw out Edouard Julien at home on a Willi Castro single, and Castro was later tagged out in a rundown after overrunning second base. These errors temporarily halted the Rockies’ comeback and underscored lapses in base-running discipline.
Official Statements & Responses
Schaeffer summarized the effort, stating that the players “fight until the end” and that Feltner “was outstanding through six innings.” He also highlighted McCarthy’s contribution as the catalyst for the win. Boston’s next start will be right-hander Sonny Gray (8-1, 3.12 ERA), while Colorado will counter with left-hander Sean Sullivan (0-1, 10.29 ERA).
Verbatim Quotes
- “Jake is awesome. He’s the best. He gets on base. He uses his legs, he’s never out of it,” — Warren Schaeffer, Rockies manager
- “You want him at the plate at all times. He can get on base with bunts. He doesn’t strike out. I could go on and on about Jake.” — Warren Schaeffer
- “I don’t ever think they are out of it. I don’t care what happens the inning before. These guys fight until the end,” — Warren Schaeffer
- “That was incredible. Eight straight hits to end the ball game there against two world-class pitchers — [Garrett] Whitlock and [Aroldis] Champman,” — Warren Schaeffer
- “He was outstanding through six innings to only give up the two runs in the sixth.” — Warren Schaeffer
What’s Next
The Rockies will host the Red Sox again on Tuesday night, with Sean Sullivan slated to start for Colorado and Sonny Gray for Boston. The outcome will affect both clubs’ positions in the National League West and American League East, respectively.
