MLB roundup: Down 9-0 in first, Rockies shock Pirates 17-16

Friday night in Major League Baseball was a spectacular showcase of absolute chaos. It was a night that defied logic, shattered expectations, and produced some of the wildest, highest-scoring, and most dramatic games of the entire season. In Denver, one team erased a nine-run first-inning deficit to win a football-esque slugfest. In Miami, another team stormed back from being down 9-4 to win in walk-off fashion on a swinging bunt. It was a night of unforgettable comebacks, thrilling walk-off wins, and dominant pitching performances that stood in stark contrast to the offensive explosions. It was a slate of games so unpredictable it will have sports handicappers re-calibrating their models for weeks to come.

Rockies Rally from 9-0 First-Inning Deficit to Win 17-16 Slugfest

In one of the wildest games in recent memory, the Colorado Rockies came all the way back from a 9-0 first-inning deficit to stun the Pittsburgh Pirates 17-16. After the Pirates scored nine runs before the Rockies recorded their third out, Colorado methodically chipped away before exploding for a five-run ninth inning, capped by a go-ahead two-run homer from Brenton Doyle. The game featured a combined 33 runs and 42 hits. Oneil Cruz hit a grand slam for the Pirates in the loss, while the Rockies’ Ezequiel Tovar tied a franchise record with four doubles.

Marlins Walk-Off Yankees in 13-12 Roller-Coaster Thriller

Not to be outdone, the Miami Marlins completed their own massive comeback, winning 13-12 on a walk-off swinging bunt from Agustin Ramirez in the bottom of the ninth. The Marlins trailed 9-4 before a six-run seventh inning gave them the lead. After the Yankees battled back to take a 12-10 lead, Miami scored three in the ninth to win it. The unbelievable comebacks in Denver and Miami are the kinds of results that will be talked about for the rest of the season and will be featured on all major sports picks sites.

Crawford’s Walk-Off Homer Caps Mariners’ Comeback

J.P. Crawford was the hero in Seattle, hitting a two-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Mariners a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers. The blast came after Dominic Canzone led off the inning with a single, completing a late rally for the home team.

Cubs Win Fastest Game of the Season in 1-0 Pitcher’s Duel

In stark contrast to the night’s other games, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 in a game that took just one hour and 49 minutes, tying the fastest game in MLB this season. Cade Horton was brilliant for Chicago, tossing five shutout innings to extend his personal scoreless streak to over 17 innings. Ian Happ drove in the game’s only run.

Ramirez Joins 275/275 Club in Guardians’ Walk-Off Win

Jose Ramirez made history, singling in a run to officially join the prestigious 275 home run / 275 stolen base club as the Cleveland Guardians walked off the Minnesota Twins 3-2 in 10 innings. Ramirez is just the 17th player in MLB history to reach the milestone. Kyle Manzardo later provided the game-winning RBI single. Ramirez’s entry into the 275/275 club solidifies his Hall of Fame case and puts him at the top of the league’s all-around player leaderboard.

Perkins’ Two Homers Lead Brewers Past Nationals in Slugfest

Blake Perkins homered twice and William Contreras had five hits as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers outlasted the Washington Nationals 16-9 in a game that featured a combined 40 hits.

Benson’s Homer the Difference in Pitcher’s Duel

Will Benson’s rare home run was the key hit as the Cincinnati Reds edged the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in a classic pitcher’s duel. Reds starter Brady Singer was fantastic, striking out 10 over six shutout innings.

Stott’s Late Infield Single Rallies Phillies

Bryson Stott beat out an infield single in the bottom of the eighth inning to score the go-ahead run as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied late to defeat the visiting Detroit Tigers 5-4.

Witt Jr. and Wacha Power Royals Past Blue Jays

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer and Michael Wacha pitched eight strong innings of one-run ball to lead the visiting Kansas City Royals to a 9-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Kershaw’s Gem Leads Dodgers Past Rays

Clayton Kershaw was masterful, tossing six shutout innings as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0. Freddie Freeman provided the offense with a solo homer and a two-run double.

Smith’s 10th-Inning Single Lifts Giants Over Mets

Dominic Smith delivered a go-ahead, run-scoring single in the top of the 10th inning as the visiting San Francisco Giants escaped with a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets, snapping a six-game losing streak.

Anthony’s Walk-Off Single the Latest Red Sox Heroic

Roman Anthony was the hero in Boston, lining a single in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Red Sox a 2-1 walk-off victory over the visiting Houston Astros.

Pivetta’s Dominance Continues in Padres’ Win

Nick Pivetta was brilliant again for San Diego, allowing just one hit over seven scoreless innings as the Padres defeated the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 for their sixth straight win.

Four Homers Power White Sox Past Angels

The Chicago White Sox hit four home runs, including blasts from Andrew Benintendi and Lenyn Sosa, en route to a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim.

Langeliers’ Homer Leads A’s Past D-backs

Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer in a four-run first inning to lead the Oakland Athletics to a 5-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, handing the D-backs their sixth straight loss.

Looking Ahead

After one of the wildest nights of the season, teams will look to catch their breath on Saturday. All eyes will be on the Rockies and Pirates to see what they can possibly do for an encore. The sheer number of walk-off and late-inning wins made it a thrilling night for fans following the live odds and scores across the league.