Rockies Defeat Pirates 2-1 Amid Controversial Call

The Colorado Rockies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 in a game that ended with controversy on Saturday night. Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy began the game with an inside-the-park home run off Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. In the top of the ninth inning, the Pirates believed they had tied the game when batter Jake Mangum hit a grounder to Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros, and the umpires initially called everyone safe. However, after a review, baserunner Billy Cook was ruled out for interference. Crew chief Todd Tichenor explained that Cook failed to avoid the defender while the ball was being fielded. Pirates manager Don Kelly expressed frustration over the need for the umpires to huddle for the call, while Karros noted that Cook's cleat clipped his glove during the play. The game marked a record of 30-47 for Colorado and 38-39 for Pittsburgh.