Rockies 10, Pirates 4: Happy Birthday Mickey Moniak

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 13: Mickey Moniak #22 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a three run home run in the fifth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 13, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Rockies entered today struggling on offense. Losers of three straight, they had scored just four runs during that stretch.

Last night they were humbled by one of the best pitchers in the league, and early tonight it looked like more losing was on the menu. However, Mickey Moniak led a resurgent Rockies offense to a much needed victory despite a shaky and confusing start by José Quintana. A unique start for José Quintana Left-handed veteran José Quintana entered today’s game as a potential steady hand after doing well in his last three starts.

What followed was an… odd outing. Quintana wasn’t at his sharpest, lasting just four innings. However, he did keep the game close enough for the Rockies to stage a comeback.

Quintana walked Oneil Cruz to leadoff the game in the first inning. With one out, Rockies fans were treated to something they had never seen before. Jake McCarthy recorded an unassisted double play in left field to end the inning.