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Rockies 8-6 over Red Sox, Freeman’s bunt decides

6/26/2026

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Summary

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Tyler Freeman’s sacrifice bunt in the eighth produced the go-ahead run as Colorado Rockies beat Boston Red Sox 8-6 on June 24, 2026 at Coors Field.
Cole Carrigg added three RBIs, including a double that capped the scoring.
Red Sox third-baseman Caleb Durbin left after a pinkie subluxation while sliding into first base.
Boston will open a series against the New York Yankees Thursday, with left-hander Connelly Early to start.

History

Historical Context

Colorado captured its first NL wild-card in 1999, posting an 83-79 record and reaching the playoffs for the first time since the 1993 expansion. The 2007 “Rocktober” surge—14 wins in the final 15 games—earned a pennant, while Jim Tracy’s 2009 squad set a franchise June record with 21 victories, cementing a tradition of aggressive tactics today.

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Story summary

Tyler Freeman’s sacrifice bunt in the eighth produced the go-ahead run as Colorado Rockies beat Boston Red Sox 8-6 on June 24, 2026 at Coors Field.
Cole Carrigg added three RBIs, including a double that capped the scoring.
Red Sox third-baseman Caleb Durbin left after a pinkie subluxation while sliding into first base.
Boston will open a series against the New York Yankees Thursday, with left-hander Connelly Early to start.

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