Freeland’s Arm, Rockies’ Bats Key Win Over Pirates

DENVER (AP) — Kyle Freeland pitched six strong innings in his first start since taking a no-hitter into the ninth, Trevor Story, pinch-hitter Pat Valaika and Mark Reynolds hit two-run homers during a seven-run sixth, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-3 on Sunday.
Trevor Story of the Colorado Rockies is congratulated by Ryan Hanigan after hitting a 2 RBI home run in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Coors Field on July 23, 2017. (credit: Matthew Stockm