Rockies Defeat Yankees 3-2 Opening Series Coors Field

The Colorado Rockies stunned the New York Yankees with a 3-2 victory at Coors Field on Friday, ending their five-game losing streak and marking their ninth win of the season. The Rockies, who have struggled this year with a 9-42 overall record and a 6-20 home record, took a 1-0 series lead against the Yankees, who hold a 30-20 record and lead the AL East. Notable performances include Rockies' Ryan McMahon, who contributed two RBIs, and Tanner Gordon, who pitched six innings allowing two runs. The Yankees are set to start Max Fried, boasting a 6-0 record and a 1.29 ERA, while the Rockies will counter with Kyle Freeland, who has struggled with a 0-6 record and a 5.68 ERA. Key players to watch include Yankees' Aaron Judge, leading with a .398 average and 17 home runs, and Rockies' Hunter Goodman, with a .281 average and seven home runs. The two teams will face off again in the second game of the series, with the Rockies looking to build on their recent momentum.