Rockies running back easily steals home plate after Pirates' epic mistake during blowout loss

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a forgettable game during their weekend series against the Colorado Rockies.

While losing a game by 12 runs on Saturday is painful enough, making a big mistake that allows the opposing team to steal the plate essentially acts as salt in the wound.

The Rockies were already leading by four runs in the fifth inning when Colorado infielder Ryan McMahon ran to the plate after the Pirates were caught off guard.

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McMahon was standing at third base when Pirates pitcher Jared Jones threw a pitch to the opposing batter. After the referee called a ball, Pittsburgh catcher Yasmani Grandal threw the ball toward Jones.

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But Grandal's pitch was considerably indifferent.

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“Yasmani Grandal hit him back and Ryan Mcmahon, with a high baseball IQ…had been watching that,” the game's announcer said.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones stretches his arms in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver. (John Leyba-USA TODAY Sports)

McMahon decided to take advantage of the Pirates' momentary lapse and easily stole the plate. When Jones noticed McMahon was running home, he didn't even have time to throw the ball to Grandal to allow the catcher to try to apply the tag.

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton (17) takes the ball from Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones as he throws him out of the game in the fifth inning. (John Leyba-USA TODAY Sports)

Jones was visibly frustrated at the moment and ended up walking the batter. Pirates manager Derek Shelton came out of the dugout and removed Jones from the game.

Colorado cruised to a 16-4 victory.

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The Pirates bounced back on Sunday and celebrated an 8-2 victory.

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