Rockies Defeat Phillies Behind Sugano's Pitching, Moniak's Homers

Colorado snaps 9-game skid with 4-1 win at Coors Field

Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:42am

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The Colorado Rockies ended their 9-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano delivered a strong start, and outfielder Mickey Moniak hit two home runs to power the Rockies' offense at Coors Field.

Why it matters

The Rockies have struggled to find consistent pitching and offense this season, so this win provides a much-needed boost as they look to turn their season around. Sugano's outing and Moniak's power display could be signs of better things to come for the Rockies.

The details

Sugano pitched 6 strong innings, allowing just 1 run on 4 hits while striking out 7 Phillies batters. Moniak provided the offense with a pair of solo home runs, his first two long balls of the year. The Rockies' bullpen closed out the game, preserving the victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 6, 2026 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.

The players

Tomoyuki Sugano

The Rockies' starting pitcher who delivered a quality outing, allowing just 1 run over 6 innings.

Mickey Moniak

The Rockies' outfielder who hit two solo home runs to provide the offensive firepower in the win.

Colorado Rockies

The Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado that snapped a 9-game losing streak with this victory.

Philadelphia Phillies

The opposing team that the Rockies defeated in this game, played at Coors Field in Denver.

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What they’re saying

“Sugano was outstanding today, giving us exactly what we needed on the mound. And Mickey's power display was a huge boost for our offense.”

— Bud Black, Rockies Manager

What’s next

The Rockies will look to build on this win as they continue their homestand, hosting the Phillies for one more game on Monday before welcoming the Dodgers to Coors Field later in the week.

The takeaway

This victory provides a much-needed morale boost for the struggling Rockies, who have found success behind strong starting pitching and timely power hitting - two areas that have been inconsistent for them so far this season.