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Rockies Secure Historic Walk-Off Victory Over Red Sox
6/24/2026, 7:41:21 AM
Rockies Pull Off Historic Walk-Off Victory Over Red Sox
On June 22, 2026, at Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies beat the Boston Red Sox 3–2. Jake McCarthy’s three-run triple off Aroldis Chapman in the ninth loaded the bases and drove in the winning run, ending an eight-hit streak. The Elias Sports Bureau notes it is the first eight-consecutive-hit finish since the expansion era began in 1961.
Pitching Performances
Ryan Feltner threw six innings, allowing two runs on four hits and earning his third quality start. Victor Vodnik (2–2) and Brennan Bernardino added two scoreless innings. Boston rookie Jake Bennett struck out nine in six shutout innings before giving up two runs in the sixth. Aroldis Chapman, on a 29-save streak, surrendered three hits and three runs in eight pitches, his first blown save since July 2025.
Official Statements & Responses
Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer highlighted McCarthy’s ability to reach base and his aggressive style. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy noted the Rockies’ disciplined approach at the plate and acknowledged defensive lapses. Aroldis Chapman, speaking through a translator, simply remarked that the Rockies made solid contact. Pitcher Ryan Feltner described his outing as a mental shift that made him more aggressive after a shaky start.
Criticism & Opposition
Boston’s loss highlighted its season-long woes; the Red Sox entered the ninth with a 2–0 lead, a situation they had avoided all year, and now share the league’s fewest wins at 31–45. Critics pointed to the bullpen’s failure, especially Chapman’s blown save that ended a franchise-record 29-save streak, and the eighth-inning defensive miscues that nearly cost the comeback.
Data & Statistics
- Eight straight hits to end the game – first since 1961.
- Rockies: 12 hits, 5 runs; all starters hit except SS Ezequiel Tovar.
- Red Sox: 5 hits, 2 runs; Bennett struck out nine.
- Team records: Rockies 31–48, Red Sox 31–45.
- McCarthy’s triple was the sixth walk-off triple with two runs cleared since 1969.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Some accounts list Duran’s misplay as a non-error triple, while others suggest it should be an error. Additionally, the streak is described as eight consecutive hits in the final eight plate appearances by the Elias Sports Bureau, but several reports phrase it as eight straight hits spanning two innings, creating a minor discrepancy in phrasing.
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
- “They just took good at-bats,” — Chad Tracy, Red Sox interim manager
- “That was surreal. It still hasn’t sunk in,” — Jake McCarthy, Rockies outfielder
- “They made contact,” — Aroldis Chapman, Red Sox closer (via translator)
What’s Next
Colorado will start Boston-born Sean Sullivan (0–1, 10.29 ERA) on Tuesday, while the Red Sox will counter with left-hander Sonny Gray (8–1, 3.12 ERA). The series finale offers both clubs a chance to shift their mid-season trajectories.
