Rockies Defeat Phillies Behind Sugano's Strong Start, Moniak's Two Homers

Colorado snaps nine-game losing streak to Philadelphia with 4-1 win at Coors Field.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 9:33pm

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The Colorado Rockies earned a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, snapping a nine-game losing streak against their NL East opponents. Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six strong innings, giving up just one run on four hits, while striking out five and walking one. Outfielder Mickey Moniak provided the offensive firepower, hitting two solo home runs, and rookie TJ Rumfield added a two-run homer.

Why it matters

The win was an important one for the Rockies, who had struggled mightily against the Phillies in recent years. Sugano's solid debut at Coors Field and the power display from Moniak and Rumfield provided a much-needed boost for the struggling Colorado squad.

The details

Sugano's only mistake came in the second inning when he surrendered a solo home run to Adolis Garcia. The right-hander dodged further trouble in the fifth inning when he got slugger Kyle Schwarber to fly out with runners on base. Moniak, the former first overall pick by the Phillies, hit a solo homer in the first inning off Taijuan Walker and then added another solo shot in the fifth. Rumfield followed Moniak's first-inning blast with a two-run homer of his own.

  • The game took place on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
  • Sugano made his Coors Field debut in this game.
  • Moniak's two home runs came in the first and fifth innings.

The players

Tomoyuki Sugano

The Rockies' right-handed starting pitcher who pitched six strong innings, giving up one run on four hits while striking out five and walking one.

Mickey Moniak

The Rockies' outfielder who hit two solo home runs in the game, providing the offensive spark for Colorado.

TJ Rumfield

The Rockies' rookie who hit a two-run homer in the first inning to give Colorado an early lead.

Adolis Garcia

The Phillies' outfielder who hit a solo home run off Sugano in the second inning, accounting for Philadelphia's only run of the game.

Kyle Schwarber

The Phillies' dangerous slugger who flew out with runners on base in the fifth inning, missing an opportunity to give Philadelphia the lead.

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What they’re saying

“We desperately needed a quality start and some offense, and we got both today. Sugano was outstanding, and Mickey and TJ really came through for us.”

— Bud Black, Rockies Manager

What’s next

The Rockies will host the Houston Astros for a three-game series starting on Monday, April 6th. Colorado will send right-hander Ryan Feltner to the mound for the series opener, while the Astros' starter is to be determined.

The takeaway

This win was a much-needed boost for the Rockies, who had struggled mightily against the Phillies in recent years. Sugano's strong debut, combined with the power display from Moniak and Rumfield, provided a glimpse of the potential this Colorado team has when they are firing on all cylinders.