Tovar's Homer Lifts Rockies Over Orioles Amid Trades

Ezequiel Tovar hit his fifth home run of the season in the eighth inning, helping the Colorado Rockies secure a 6-5 comeback win over the Baltimore Orioles. Tovar, who won a Gold Glove in 2024, has been limited by hip and oblique injuries this season but remains a key contributor during his limited playing time. The Rockies rallied from a four-run deficit, with Mickey Moniak and Thairo Estrada also contributing, while the Orioles had solo homers from Jordan Westburg, Tyler O’Neill, Coby Mayo, and Alex Jackson. Both teams, currently last in their divisions, made trades before the game: Colorado sent Ryan McMahon to the Yankees, and Baltimore traded Gregory Soto to the Mets. In subsequent games, the Orioles and other MLB teams, including the Red Sox and Pirates, posted notable victories. Despite recent success, the Rockies continue to battle injuries and poor standings, with Tovar's health a central factor for the team.