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Rockies Pile up Franchise-Record 23 Runs in Rout of Athletics in Vegas
Willi Castro and Hunter Goodman each hit two homers as Colorado snapped a three-game skid and avoided a sweep, while Tomoyuki Sugano earned the win.
On Sunday, the Colorado Rockies set a franchise record by scoring 23 runs in a 23-9 victory over the Athletics at Las Vegas Ballpark on a 101-degree afternoon.
Manager Warren Schaeffer praised his team's resilience after snapping a three-game losing streak, noting the thin air and heat created a "very, very tough environment."
Willi Castro fueled the offense with seven RBIs, while Hunter Goodman recorded five hits and Kyle Karros added four as the Rockies launched six home runs.
Colorado right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano earned the victory despite surrendering eight runs over five innings, while Athletics right fielder Carlos Cortes yielded one run in relief.
The Athletics are preparing to move into a new $2 billion stadium on The Strip by 2028, currently playing a six-game homestand at their top minor league affiliate's site.