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Doyle Hits Walkoff Homer in 9th, Rockies Overcome 9-Run 1st–Inning Deficit to Beat Pirates 17

DENVER, COLORADO, AUG 2 – The Rockies became the third team since 1969 to win after trailing by nine runs, rallying with 22 hits including multiple home runs to secure the 17-16 victory.

  • On Friday in Denver, Brenton Doyle hit a walkoff, two-run homer as the Rockies overcame a nine-run first-inning deficit to beat the Pirates 17-16.
  • A nine-run first inning saw Oneil Cruz’s grand slam and Andrew McCutchen’s three-run homer, making the Pirates the second team in 132 years with such a feat.
  • Colorado trailed 16-12 before rallying off Dennis Santana, who improved to 3-3.
  • According to Elias Sports Bureau, the Rockies are the sixth team in MLB history to win after surrendering nine first-inning runs, with rookie Dugan Darnell earning his first win with two scoreless innings.
  • Up next, Pirates RHP Paul Skenes will face Rockies LHP Austin Gomber on Saturday.
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Doyle hits walkoff homer in 9th, Rockies overcome 9-run 1st-inning deficit to beat Pirates 17-16

Brenton Doyle hit a walkoff, two-run homer in a five-run ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies overcame a nine-run first-inning deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 17-16 on Friday night.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette broke the news in Pittsburgh, United States on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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