The Colorado Rockies defeat the San Francisco Giants 15-3 on Friday night, powered by Jake McCarthy’s two home runs and six runs batted in. Multiple reports describe McCarthy beginning the scoring with a leadoff homer off Giants starter Logan Webb, sending a first pitch he saw to right-center field. He adds to the Rockies’ lead later with an RBI single in the third inning, extending Colorado’s advantage to 7-1. McCarthy then caps his standout performance with a grand slam during a seven-run fifth inning, as the Rockies pull away decisively.
In addition to McCarthy’s offensive output, the pitching staff contributes to the lopsided result. Yahoo Sports reports that Rockies starter—or pitcher Kyle Freeltner—strikes out nine batters, helping Colorado hold the Giants to three runs. Overall, McCarthy completes the night going 4-for-5, including both homers, and drives in what is described as a career-high total of six runs. The combined scoring and pitching allows Colorado to win by 12 runs.
