Colorado Rockies beat Cincinnati Reds, bolstered by Tomoyuki Sugano's return

Tomoyuki Sugano Rhett Lowder Colorado Rockies Cincinnati Reds 10-3 victory

On July 18, 2026, the Colorado Rockies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10‑3 at Coors Field. Right‑hander Tomoyuki Sugano, returning from a 15‑day injured‑list stint for back spasms, pitched 6⅓ innings, allowed three runs and earned the win, improving to 8‑4 with a 4.80 ERA in his first season in Colorado. Sugano had previously beaten the Reds on April 29 with a 5⅓‑inning scoreless outing.

The Reds starter Rhett Lowder struggled, exiting after 2⅓ innings after giving up 11 hits and eight runs. The loss left Cincinnati at 44‑53, tying the series with the Rockies at two wins each. The victory halted a three‑game losing streak for the Rockies and marked Sugano’s third consecutive start against National League Central opponents with a 2.20 ERA.

The game was broadcast on the Rockies TV network and streamed via Fubo, with tickets available through StubHub. Both clubs continue their mid‑season campaigns in the National League West and Central, respectively.