Mickey Moniak powers Rockies past Phillies with two homers

Rockies outfielder hits two long home runs to lead Colorado to victory over Philadelphia.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:25am

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Mickey Moniak hit two home runs, including a 437-foot shot, to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday in Denver. TJ Rumfield also homered for the Rockies, while Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six strong innings to earn the win. Adolis Garcia homered for the Phillies, who were unable to complete the three-game sweep.

Why it matters

The Rockies' offense had struggled early in the season, but Moniak's power display provided a much-needed boost as Colorado looked to avoid being swept at home by the visiting Phillies.

The details

Moniak's first-inning solo homer gave the Rockies an early lead, and Rumfield followed with a two-run shot to make it 3-0. Garcia got the Phillies on the board with a solo homer in the second, but Moniak's fifth-inning blast restored Colorado's three-run advantage. Sugano allowed just one run on four hits over six innings to earn the win, while Victor Vodnik recorded the save.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • Moniak hit his first homer in the first inning.
  • Rumfield homered in the first inning as well.
  • Garcia hit his solo shot in the second inning.
  • Moniak hit his second homer in the fifth inning.

The players

Mickey Moniak

An outfielder for the Colorado Rockies who hit two home runs in the game, including a 437-foot blast.

TJ Rumfield

A Rockies player who hit a two-run home run in the first inning.

Tomoyuki Sugano

The Rockies starting pitcher who earned the win after allowing just one run over six innings.

Adolis Garcia

A Phillies outfielder who hit a solo home run in the second inning.

Victor Vodnik

The Rockies relief pitcher who recorded the save.

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What they’re saying

“Mickey Moniak really gave us a lift with those two big homers today. That first one really got us going and the second one was a huge insurance run.”

— Bud Black, Rockies Manager

What’s next

The Rockies will look to build on this win as they continue their homestand, while the Phillies will try to bounce back in their next series.

The takeaway

Moniak's power display provided a much-needed spark for the Rockies' struggling offense, helping Colorado avoid being swept at home by the visiting Phillies. The win could be a turning point for the Rockies as they look to get their season on track.