Sugano Powers Rockies
Tomoyuki Sugano Pitches Rockies to 3-1 Win Against Royals, Ending Losing Streak
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Tomoyuki Sugano pitched the Colorado Rockies past the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Friday night, giving him seven wins in his last eight starts. The game was delayed an hour at the start after a hailstorm hit, according to AP News.
Sugano allowed just one run over 6 2/3 innings — matching his longest outing of the season. The win ended a four-game losing streak for Colorado, CBS Sports reported.
Hailstorm Pushes First Pitch Back an Hour
A hailstorm forced a one-hour delay before the first pitch in Kansas City. Once play began, Sugano took full control. He threw 6 2/3 innings, giving up only one run and matching his personal best for innings pitched this season, according to Newsday.
The Rockies scored three runs total to secure the win. The game was tight but Colorado never gave up the lead once they had it, Yahoo Sports noted.
Sugano Ties Robbie Ray for Best Record Since June 1
Since June 1, Sugano has gone 7-0. That ties him with the San Francisco Giants' Robbie Ray for the best record in the majors over that span, according to Winnipeg Free Press.
That kind of stretch is rare in baseball. Going 7-0 over any eight-start run is a major achievement, and doing it on a struggling team like Colorado makes it stand out even more.
Sugano Becomes First 11-Game Winner for Rockies Since 2021
With Friday's win, Sugano became the first Rockies pitcher to reach 11 wins since Germán Márquez did it in 2021, Durango Herald reported. That is a milestone for a Colorado team that has struggled in recent seasons.
Sugano, who spent years pitching in Japan's top league before joining MLB, has been one of the most reliable starters in baseball over the last two months. The Rockies will look to him to keep building on this run as the season continues.
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