Moniak homers twice as Rockies top Phillies 4-1

Colorado outfielder Mickey Moniak hits two home runs in victory over Philadelphia.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:05pm

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Mickey Moniak hit two home runs to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Tomoyuki Sugano struck out five and gave up one run in six innings for the Rockies, while T.J. Rumfield also homered for Colorado. Victor Vodnik earned the save for the Rockies, who snapped the Phillies' four-game winning streak.

Why it matters

Moniak, a former No. 1 overall draft pick by the Phillies, has found success with the Rockies after struggling in Philadelphia. The win helps the Rockies avoid a sweep and stay competitive in the NL West, while the loss is a setback for the Phillies as they try to build on their recent hot streak.

The details

Moniak hit two home runs, his third career multi-homer game. Sugano pitched six strong innings for the win, and Rumfield added a two-run homer in the first inning. Phillies starter Taijuan Walker took the loss, giving up four earned runs on seven hits, including three home runs, in five innings of work.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • Moniak's two-homer game was his third career multi-homer performance.

The players

Mickey Moniak

A 27-year-old outfielder for the Colorado Rockies, who was the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2016.

Tomoyuki Sugano

The starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies, who struck out five and gave up one run in six innings of work.

T.J. Rumfield

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

Victor Vodnik

The Rockies relief pitcher who earned the save, striking out the final batter with runners on base in the ninth inning.

Taijuan Walker

The starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, who took the loss after giving up four earned runs on seven hits, including three home runs, in five innings.

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The takeaway

Moniak's big game against his former team shows he has found his stride with the Rockies, providing a boost to their lineup. The Phillies' loss, meanwhile, is a setback in their efforts to build on their recent winning streak and stay competitive in the NL East.