Major League Baseball featured a light schedule on May 18, 2026, but the lone matchup still delivered a close finish and a result that came down to the final innings.

The Colorado Rockies came away with a 7-6 win over the Texas Rangers in a one-run contest. Colorado did enough offensively to stay in front, and when Texas pushed late, the Rockies held on to secure the victory. In a game with little margin for error, Colorado made its key moments count and picked up the day’s only win.

With just one game on the board, the Rockies take the spotlight in today’s MLB roundup after a narrow result against the Rangers. As both clubs move on, the focus shifts to whether Colorado can build on the win and whether Texas can bounce back in its next outing.