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Rockies Stun Red Sox, End Chapman's 29-Save Streak

6/24/2026

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Summary

Rockies Defeat

The Colorado Rockies defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Monday, June 22 2026.
Sean Sullivan earned the win after Aroldis Chapman surrendered four consecutive hits in the ninth inning.
Chapman’s 29-save streak ended, marking the third-longest streak in Red Sox franchise history.
Sonny Gray will start for Boston on Tuesday, June 23 2026.
Warren Schaeffer’s Tuesday lineup includes Jake McCarthy, Mickey Moniak and Tyler Freeman.

Summary

Rockies Walk-off

The Rockies became the first team since the 1961 expansion era to finish a game with eight straight hits, delivering Colorado’s third walk-off of 2026 and lifting them to 31-48 to avoid a 100-loss season.
Jake McCarthy entered with six hits in four games, including an inside-the-park homer off Paul Skenes.
Sean Sullivan is set for his third major-league start on Tuesday as Boston counters with veteran Sonny Gray.

Summary

Red Sox Trouble

Fangraphs projects the Red Sox’s postseason chance at about eight percent.
Boston is 0-32 this year when trailing after the seventh inning.
Closer Aroldis Chapman entered the ninth despite a hamstring issue that limited his June work, while Garrett Crochet remains out with a significant injury that fuels trade-deadline seller speculation.
Veteran Sonny Gray said he is open to trade discussions, adding roster uncertainty.

History

Historical Context

MLB’s 1961 expansion added the Los Angeles Angels and a new Washington Senators, the league’s first growth spurt after the Continental League challenge. The Angels were granted on Dec 6 1960 and began play in April 1961. In 2026 the Colorado Rockies echoed that rarity by hitting eight straight batters in one inning, ending Aroldis Chapman’s 29-save streak and avoiding a 100-loss season.

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Rockies Defeat

The Colorado Rockies defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Monday, June 22 2026.
Sean Sullivan earned the win after Aroldis Chapman surrendered four consecutive hits in the ninth inning.
Chapman’s 29-save streak ended, marking the third-longest streak in Red Sox franchise history.
Sonny Gray will start for Boston on Tuesday, June 23 2026.
Warren Schaeffer’s Tuesday lineup includes Jake McCarthy, Mickey Moniak and Tyler Freeman.

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