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Kyle Karros Hits a 3-Run Homer in the 8th to Lift the Rockies Past the Giants, 7-6
The Rockies improved to 122 runs in the eighth inning or later, the most in the majors, after Karros’ 471-foot shot.
- On Sunday, July 5, 2026, Colorado Rockies infielder Kyle Karros hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning to rally his team past the San Francisco Giants 7-6 in Denver.
- Trailing 6-4 entering the eighth inning, the Rockies capitalized after Giants reliever Dylan Smith walked Troy Johnston and allowed TJ Rumfield to reach base, setting the stage for Karros' heroics.
- Karros' 471-foot shot marked his seventh home run of the season and the longest of his career. The Rockies now lead the majors with 122 runs scored in the eighth inning or later.
- Victor Vodnik earned the win after throwing a shutout eighth inning, while Jordan Romano secured his fifth save by striking out Willy Adames with the tying run on second.
- Monday night in Los Angeles, Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland faces Dodgers LHP Eric Lauer in the teams' next matchup. Freeland carries a 2-7 record with a 7.25 ERA into the contest.
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Kyle Karros Showing Long-Term Potential - Last Word On Baseball
Jul 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros (12) rounds the bases on a three run home run in the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor
Kyle Karros connected a three-run home run to the left garden in the eighth inning to give the Colorado Rockies the lead in a 7-6 Sunday victory over the San Francisco Giants.
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