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Rockies Dominate Diamondbacks: A Stellar 8-2 Victory at Coors Field

The Colorado Rockies improved their season record to 59-93 with a commanding 8-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, who now stand at 83-68. The Rockies showcased their offensive might, amassing 12 hits and capitalizing on the Diamondbacks' lone error to secure the victory.


Sep 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies outfielder Jordan Beck (27) hits a RBI double in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The game unfolded with both teams held scoreless in the first inning, but the Rockies quickly changed the narrative by driving in two runs in the second inning. Their momentum continued with a single run in the third, followed by another two-run burst in the sixth and capped off with two more runs in the eighth inning. The Diamondbacks managed to scrape together a run each in the fourth and eighth innings but were largely stifled by Colorado's pitching staff.


Ryan McMahon led from the front for Colorado, boasting an impressive batting average of .667 and an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 1.467, although he did not hit any home runs this game. Ezequiel Tovar also made significant contributions with a .600 batting average and an OPS of 1.8, including hitting for extra bases which significantly boosted his slugging percentage to 1.2.


Sep 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (52) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

On the mound for Colorado, Ryan Feltner delivered a standout performance that set him apart from his teammates. He pitched over six innings with an earned run average (ERA) of just 1.35 and a walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) of 1.05 while striking out opponents at a rate of just under three per nine innings pitched.


Despite their efforts, Arizona struggled against Colorado's pitchers throughout most of this matchup at Coors Field. They managed only six hits across all nine innings while committing one error that contributed to their loss.


Sep 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies third base Ryan McMahon (24) breaks his bat in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

As fans look ahead, they can anticipate another exciting match-up as The Rockies are set to host The Diamondbacks once again at Coors Field on September 18th at 3:10 PM EDT. This game promises more action-packed baseball and will be broadcasted on ARID network for fans unable to make it to Denver or looking to catch every play live from wherever they are.

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