Rockies Complete Rare 17-16 Comeback Over Pirates After Nine-Run Deficit

The Colorado Rockies pulled off one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent Major League Baseball history, overcoming a nine-run deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 17-16 at Coors Field. The Pirates jumped to a 9-0 lead in the first inning, highlighted by Oneil Cruz's grand slam and Andrew McCutchen's three-run homer, setting a daunting early advantage. Despite this, the Rockies steadily chipped away at the lead, scoring in five different innings and culminating in a dramatic five-run ninth inning. Brenton Doyle capped the comeback with a two-run walk-off homer, marking the Rockies as only the sixth team ever to win after allowing nine runs in the first inning, a feat not seen since 2006. The game was one of the highest-scoring and most exciting of the season, with standout performances including Warming Bernabel's four hits and rookie Dugan Darnell's pitching. This victory showcased the Rockies' resilience and the unpredictable excitement of baseball.