Tagged with 2024 Arizona Diamondbacks

Nolan Jones of the Rockies diving for a ball against the Diamondbacks.

Late Doubles Doom Rockies, Propel Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 3 DENVER, Apr. 10 — The Colorado Rockies had a 3–2 lead going into the seventh but couldn’t hang on, as a pair of back-breaking doubles off Rockies relievers led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5–3 win Wednesday afternoon. The late implosion wasted a Quality Start from Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber, who […]

Merrill Kelly of the Diamondbacks throwing a pitch against the Rockies

Rockies Fall to Kelly, Diamondbacks as Big Hit Eludes Them

Diamondbacks 3, Rockies 2 DENVER, Apr. 9 — Once again, Merrill Kelly was a puzzle the Colorado Rockies could not solve, pitching his Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3–2 victory Tuesday night. Kelly held the Rockies to two runs on six hits, walking three and striking out four across six innings. “Kelly’s got good stuff,” Rockies […]

Ryan McMahon tagging out Corbin Carroll at third on a steal attempt, his knee atop the bag. Infielders are adopting this positioning to avoid obstruction.

How Infielders Are Avoiding Obstruction under New Enforcement Guidelines

How Infielders Are Avoiding Obstruction PHOENIX, Mar. 31 — When Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz gunned down Arizona Diamondbacks speedster Corbin Carroll Friday night on a steal attempt at third base, there was some dispute over whether he was safe or out. The Diamondbacks challenged, but replay was inconclusive, so the call stood. What was […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr of the Diamondbacks stealing second against the Rockies

Miscues Doom Rockies against Diamondbacks in Series Finale

Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 1 PHOENIX, Mar. 31 — With a chance to salvage a series split with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Colorado Rockies instead put on an Easter Parade of errors in a 5–1 loss. “It was rough today. Very, very uncharacteristic of our group, who takes a lot of pride in defense,” manager Bud […]

Ezequiel Tovar of the Rockies turning a double play against the Diamondbacks

Big Fifth Inning Leads Rockies Past Diamondbacks for First Win of Season

Rockies 9, Diamondbacks 4 PHOENIX, Mar. 30 — The Colorado Rockies rode a five-run fifth inning to a 9–4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday night. They clubbed 10 hits en route to the win, their first of the 2024 campaign. Austin Gomber allowed four runs on six hits, including two homers, while walking three […]

Merrill Kelly of the Diamondbacks pitching against the Rockies

Kelly, Diamondbacks Too Much for Rockies

Diamondbacks 7, Rockies 3 PHOENIX, Mar. 29 — Merrill Kelly struck out eight and walked none across 6 2/3 innings, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7–3 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies Friday night. Kelly held the Rockies to one run on three hits, with the lone run coming on a home run by […]

Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks diving into home against the Rockies

Diamondbacks Trounce Rockies after Record-breaking Third Inning

Diamondbacks 16, Rockies 1 PHOENIX, Mar. 28 — The Arizona Diamondbacks rode a record-breaking third inning to a 16–1 blowout victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies Thursday evening. Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland had a nightmare of an outing, allowing 10 runs on 10 hits while walking one and striking out two across 2 1/3 […]

Kris Bryant of the Rockies batting against the Diamondbacks in a spring training game

Rockies Outpitched by Diamondbacks in Cactus League Loss

Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 1 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Mar. 20) — The Arizona Diamondbacks held the Colorado Rockies to three hits in a 5–1 Cactus League victory Wednesday afternoon at Salt River Fields. Rockies – Diamondbacks Game Summary The Diamondbacks did not notch a baserunner until the bottom of the third, when Emmanuel Rivera walked with one […]