The Atlanta Braves overcame a 6-0 deficit to defeat the Colorado Rockies 8-6, marking their 12th comeback victory of the season. Michael Harris II hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning to secure the win.
Key points
Braves rallied from a 6-0 deficit to win 8-6
Michael Harris II hit a two-run homer in the ninth
Mauricio Dubon had a three-run triple in the eighth
Braves secured their 12th comeback victory of the season
Game took place at Coors Field in Denver
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May 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Atlanta Braves infielder Mauricio Dubon (14) scores to tie the game during the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images | Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Atlanta Braves infielder Mauricio Dubon (14) scores to tie the game during the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images | Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
This Braves road trip couldnât have started much worse, with the team facing a 5-0 deficit in the first inning.
It ended, though, like so many games have this season. With Atlanta celebrating a victory.
The Braves rallied from a 6-0 second-inning deficit for an 8-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a nine-game road trip Friday night in Denver, securing their 12th comeback victory of the season.
The Braves (23-10) got a run back on Matt Olsonâs 10th homer in the fourth inning and another on Jonah Heimâs RBI groundout in the seventh.
The real damage, though, was done in the eighth, when Atlanta loaded the bases with one out before Mauricio Dubon promptly unloaded them with a three-run triple down the right-field line. Austin Riley â who had a two-hit night â tied the game in the next at-bat with a sacrifice fly down the right-field line.
After a scoreless eighth from Didier Fuentes, a leadoff walk in the Braves ninth put a runner on for pinch hitter Michael Harris II, who is still producing despite being limited with a sore quad, lofting a go-ahead two-run homer to right with an assist from the thin Denver air.
Robert Suarez worked a scoreless ninth for his first save, preserving Fuentesâ bad night.
Ronald Acuña Jr. and Dubon each had two hits as well for the Braves.
Itâs tied for the franchiseâs largest-ever comeback at Colorado. And given how it started, itâs that much more impressive.
Atlanta was in a 3-0 hole before Grant Holmes recorded an out in the bottom of the first. On the play where the Braves finally recorded an out, the Rockies tacked on two more runs thanks to a Matt Olson throwing error.
When the dust had finally settled after a first inning which saw the Rockies bring 10 batters to the plate, the Braves were in a 5-0 hole.
Colorado made that 6-0 when Mickey Moniak led off the second with a moonshot to right.
But for as bad as Holmes was early, he saved his outing, relatively speaking, over his final four innings. After a 38-pitch first inning, he needed just 49 pitches to get through the second through fifth.
After the Moniak homer, Holmes allowed just one more hit, one more walk and no strikeouts over his last four innings. At the time, it seemed that was just going to be a good thing for the preservation of the bullpen on the fourth day of a stretch which will see the Braves play on nine straight days.
But as the offense woke up, it wound up being critical that Holmes settled in to keep Atlantaâs dangerous offense in striking distance.
Anthony Molina, called up the major league roster on Friday, followed with two no-hit innings where he allowed just one walk.
After the Rockies had five hits and six runs in the opening one-plus inning, they managed just three hits the rest of the way.
Mind you, it wasnât a particularly great game for the Braves offense either, which started slow and finished 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position.
But this team has shown time and time early again this season that it doesnât need to play its best game to win.
That was certainly the case Friday night at Coors Field.
Q&A
How did the Braves manage to come back from a 6-0 deficit against the Rockies?
The Braves scored eight runs after falling behind 6-0, highlighted by a three-run triple from Mauricio Dubon and a two-run homer from Michael Harris II in the ninth inning.
What was the significance of Michael Harris II's performance in the game?
Michael Harris II hit a crucial two-run homer in the ninth inning, contributing significantly to the Braves' comeback victory over the Rockies.
What does this victory mean for the Braves' season record?
This win improved the Braves' season record to 23-10 and marked their 12th comeback victory, showcasing their resilience.
Who were the key players in the Braves' comeback win against the Rockies?
Key players included Michael Harris II, Mauricio Dubon, and Matt Olson, each contributing crucial hits that led to the Braves' victory.
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