A late swing separated the Colorado Rockies from the Baltimore Orioles, as TJ Rumfield's home run in the seventh gave Colorado a lead it never relinquished.

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Rumfield provided the game's pivotal offensive moment, while Colorado's relief corps kept Baltimore from answering after the late rally.

Adael Amador opened Colorado's scoring with a home run in the second, and Jake McCarthy's single brought Zac Veen home. Baltimore answered when Carlos Narváez scored on Gunnar Henderson's ground-ball double play, then Jackson Holliday's home run tied the game in the seventh. Rumfield's home run, with Mickey Moniak scoring, put the Rockies back in front.

Kyle Bradish allowed Colorado's early damage before Baltimore's offense was held quiet late. Jaden Hill earned the win, and Jordan Romano closed the ninth with a scoreless appearance and a save.

The Rockies extended their winning streak, while the Orioles' losing streak continued. In a game shaped by a late swing, Colorado found the final answer.

By the Numbers

Colorado Rockies defeated Baltimore Orioles, 4-2.

  • Jackson Holliday went 3-for-5 with 1 home run, 1 RBI and 1 run scored (batting .237 on the season).
  • TJ Rumfield went 1-for-3 with 1 home run, 2 RBIs and 1 run scored (batting .290 on the season).
  • Adael Amador went 2-for-4 with 1 home run, 1 RBI and 1 run scored (batting .357 on the season).
  • Jordan Romano allowed 0 runs on 0 hits over 1.0 inning, striking out 2, and closed it out for the save (4) (4.50 ERA).
  • Jaden Hill allowed 1 run on 1 hit over 1.0 inning, striking out 1, to earn the win (1-3) (5.12 ERA).

Colorado Rockies improved to 53-86; Baltimore Orioles fell to 69-70.