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Amador and Sullivan hit 3-run HRs to help Rockies beat Giants 13-7
Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan each hit three-run homers as Colorado scored 13 runs and handed San Francisco its seventh straight loss.
Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan each hit three-run homers to lead the Colorado Rockies past the San Francisco Giants 13-7 on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Colorado's offense overcame an early deficit with a four-run sixth inning featuring Mickey Moniak's two-run single, capitalizing on 10 walks throughout the game.
Rockies starter Gabriel Hughes allowed seven runs over four innings, but four relievers combined for five innings of shutout ball; Nick Frasso earned the win while Sam Hentges took the loss.
With this victory, Colorado secured a 7-6 edge in the season series, marking the first time the Rockies have won a season series over the Giants since 2020.
The Rockies return home Monday to face the Dodgers, while the Giants open a three-game series in Cleveland on Tuesday against the Guardians.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dominican Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan hit three-run home runs on Sunday to help the Colorado Rockies defeat the San Francisco Giants 13-7.