Colorado Rockies defeat San Francisco Giants on Kyle Karros' three‑run homer

On July 5, 2026, at Coors Field in Denver, rookie infielder Kyle Karros delivered a decisive three‑run homer in the eighth inning, a 471‑foot blast that put the Colorado Rockies ahead and secured a 7‑6 victory over the San Francisco Giants. It was Karros' seventh home run of the season and the longest of his career, contributing to the Rockies' league‑leading 122 runs scored in the eighth inning or later.

The win gave Colorado its ninth series of the season, surpassing its total from the entire 2025 campaign. Teammates added to the effort: TJ Rumfield recorded three hits and two runs, while Hunter Goodman and Troy Johnston each drove in an RBI. Victor Vodnik earned the win after a shutout eighth, and Jordan Romano closed with his fifth save. For the Giants, Rafael Devers homered twice and Casey Schmitt and Drew Gilbert also contributed long balls.

The Rockies will next face the Los Angeles Dodgers, while the Giants continue their road trip against Toronto.