Sugano, Rockies Silence Phillies to Earn Series Split

DENVER (Interstat) — Tomoyuki Sugano delivered six strong innings and Mickey Moniak homered twice as the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Sunday afternoon at Coors Field.

Sugano earned his first win, allowing one run on four hits while striking out five. The Rockies struck early as TJ Rumfield hit a three-run homer in the first inning off losing pitcher Taijuan Walker. Moniak added solo shots in the first and fifth innings.

Adolis García hit a solo home run in the second for the Phillies’ only run. Victor Vodnik struck out three in a scoreless ninth for his first save.

Attendance was 29,757. The game took 2 hours, 16 minutes. The Phillies (5-4) travel to San Francisco, while the Rockies (3-6) host Houston on Monday.