Colorado Rockies game no. 14 thread: Tomoyuki Sugano vs. Walker Buehler
A big day off the field meets a chance to bounce back on it for the Colorado Rockies
Apr 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano (11) pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J.
Downing-Imagn Images The Colorado Rockies dropped a hard-fought extra-innings game last night to the San Diego Padres, and the 7-3 final doesn’t quite reflect how close things were, Colorado stayed competitive behind a solid pitching effort and a strong night at the plate from Brenton Doyle , who connected on his first homer of the season. The sting of the loss fades a bit on what is a significant day for the organization off the field, as news of new minority ownership marks a notable moment in franchise history. It’s been that kind of start for the Rockies — fun, unpredictable, and sneaky competitive (even when the results don’t always follow) — and at 6-7, they’ll look to reset quickly and get back to .
500 as the young season continues in San Diego against the 7-6 Padres. Taking the mound for the Rox tonight is Tomoyuki Sugano. Sugano has been a steady presence early , posting a 1.
69 ERA with a 0. 84 WHIP through his first 10. 2 innings.