Spencer Horwitz's 2 HR, 6 RBI day led the Pirates to a 9-5 win over the Rockies on Aug 3, 2025. See how his career day and a Tommy Pham homer sealed the victory.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Some players have a good day at Coors Field. On Sunday, Spencer Horwitz had the day of his career. The Pirates first baseman put on a stunning display of power, launching two home runs and driving in a career-high six runs to single-handedly propel the Bucs to a resounding 9-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
3-for-4, 2 HR, 6 RBI. A career day for Spencer Horwitz.
Horwitz was simply unstoppable. He started the onslaught early, finishing the day 3-for-4 with a double to go along with his two massive homers. His first blast was a 416-foot, two-run shot in the second inning that staked the Pirates to an early lead. He wasn't done, adding a three-run bomb in the sixth that traveled 421 feet and broke the game wide open. It was a performance that not only won the game but also served as a major statement for a player carving out his role on this team.
While Horwitz stole the headlines, it was a true team effort in Denver. Veteran Tommy Pham got in on the long-ball party, crushing a 446-foot two-run homer of his own. On the mound, Mitch Keller battled through 5.1 innings, giving up three runs but doing enough to earn the win. And before the bats even got fully warmed up, Jack Suwinski made a spectacular leaping catch at the right field wall, robbing Hunter Goodman of extra bases to end a threat in the first inning. It was a complete win, with contributions from every part of the roster.
The power surge wasn't limited to the major league club. Down on the farm, the future continued to flex its muscle. Top prospect Termarr Johnson smashed his ninth home run of the season, showing his developing power stroke. The biggest blast, however, came from Tony Blanco Jr., who hit a walk-off home run for the Bradenton Marauders that registered an incredible 119.8 mph off the bat. In other organizational news, the Pirates made a small move, trading Triple-A catcher Eli Wilson to the Padres for cash considerations, continuing to fine-tune the roster at all levels.
While a 48-64 record isn't where anyone wants to be, days like today are a powerful reminder of what this team is building. With established players contributing, breakout performances from guys like Horwitz, and explosive talent waiting in the wings, the future in Pittsburgh is looking brighter and a lot more powerful. Let's see if the Bucs can carry this momentum forward and make the rest of this road trip memorable.
