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The Colorado Rockies defeated the Chicago Cubs 7–3 on June 9 at Coors Field, with the home team's offense breaking through despite modest efficiency numbers. Colorado scattered 12 hits and 2 home runs while driving in 7 runs, though their .247 batting average and .711 OPS reflected the struggle to consistently put runners in scoring position. The Rockies' pitching staff limited Chicago to 8 hits and 1 home run, striking out 4 while allowing just 3 earned runs across their outing. Chicago's hitters struck out 6 times and managed only 3 RBIs, with their .388 slugging percentage indicating an inability to generate power when opportunities arose. The Cubs' pitching proved more vulnerable, surrendering 12 hits and 7 earned runs while posting a 4.34 ERA. Colorado's clean defense—committing no errors—provided a foundation for the victory, though both offenses showed the elevated strikeout rates typical of early-summer baseball. The Rockies' win improves their home record and suggests their pitching can compete even without dominant stuff at altitude.