Even the locals couldn’t believe what unfolded in baseball’s most offense-friendly park.

For 849 games, Coors Field had never seen a 1-0 final—until July 9, 2005, when the unimaginable finally happened in baseball’s most hitter-friendly park. The milestone shattered a long-standing record dating back to the 1880s, as pitchers briefly stole the spotlight in Denver. In a place known for slugfests, this night felt almost surreal.

🕵️ Inside The Original Newspaper Coverage:

  • The handful of near-misses before this historic night

  • A columnist’s humorous take on the impossible outcome

  • Players react to finally breaking Coors Field’s streak

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