Braves 8, Rockies 6: Atlanta wakes up late after Colorado’s hot start
The Atlanta Braves overcame a 6-0 deficit to defeat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 at Coors Field on May 1, 2026. Colorado built an early lead with a five-run first inning and a home run by Mickey Moniak, supported by six strong innings from José Quintana. Atlanta rallied with eight unanswered runs, scoring key hits in the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings to secure the win.
- ▪The Colorado Rockies took a 6-0 lead with a five-run first inning and a 439-foot home run by Mickey Moniak.
- ▪José Quintana pitched six solid innings for the Rockies before Atlanta's late offensive surge.
- ▪The Braves scored eight unanswered runs, highlighted by key contributions in the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings, to win 8-6.
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