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08/02 16:58 CDT Freeland dazzles in 99-degree heat with a complete game as the
Rockies sweep the Royals
Freeland dazzles in 99-degree heat with a complete game as the Rockies sweep
the Royals
By CRAIG MEYER
Associated Press
DENVER (AP) --- Kyle Freeland gave up one run and struck out eight in his first
career complete game, Jake McCarthy hit a three-run homer, and the Colorado
Rockies beat the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Sunday to finish off a three-game
series sweep.
The 99-degree temperature at first pitch made it the second-hottest Rockies
home game in franchise history, behind only a 100-degree game against the
Washington Nationals on June 25, 2012.
Freeland (3-10) won for just the second time in his past 18 starts. Colorado's
veteran left-hander had allowed 19 earned runs in 22 1/3 innings over his
previous four starts. It was the first complete game for the Rockies since 2022.
Brett Sullivan had two RBIs and two doubles, and rookie Cole Carrigg matched a
career high with three hits for Colorado, which outscored the Royals in the
series by a combined 23-8.
McCarthy's home run was his 11th of the season and he now has 34 RBIs in his
past 26 games
The Royals were swept for the ninth time this season, the most of any team in
the majors. They've lost five of their past six games.
Royals starter Seth Lugo (4-7) gave up five earned runs and walked five in five
innings.
Luke Maile drove in the run for the Royals, who put only two runners on base
after the third inning.
Up next
Rockies: RHP Michael Lorenzen (3-9, 6.54 ERA) and Colorado will host LHP Ian
Seymour (7-3, 4.37) and Tampa Bay on Monday.
Royals: RHP Randy Dobnak (1-0, 1.04) and Kansas City will host RHP Joe Ryan
(6-7, 3.52) and Minnesota on Tuesday.
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