In a thrilling game on Tuesday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks emerged victorious over the Colorado Rockies with a 4-3 score. Jake McCarthy played the hero by hitting a two-out, two-run single in the ninth inning, securing the win for the Diamondbacks. This victory marked the team’s fifth consecutive win and their 17th win in the last 20 games, solidifying their dominant form. The Diamondbacks have now secured their ninth straight series win.
The game saw an exciting ninth-inning rally by the Diamondbacks, starting with a one-out triple by Corbin Carroll, who hit a liner into the right field corner. This set the stage for McCarthy’s game-changing hit, who has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball recently. His well-placed single down the left-field line ensured the Diamondbacks walked away with the win.
Initially, the Rockies had taken a 3-0 lead, with Jordan Beck and Brenton Doyle contributing RBI singles in the second and third innings, respectively. Michael Toglia also added a run with an RBI double. However, the Diamondbacks fought back, narrowing the gap to 3-2 in the bottom of the third inning thanks to runs batted in by Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Josh Bell.
On the pitching front, lefty Austin Gomber from the Rockies held the Diamondbacks to two runs over six innings, showcasing a strong performance against a potent lineup that had been averaging over seven runs per game in recent weeks. Meanwhile, D-backs left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez made his second start of the season after signing a significant deal last December.
In the end, Joe Mantiply earned the win with a scoreless ninth inning, while the Rockies’ Victor Vodnik struggled, recording his third blown save in 11 chances. The Diamondbacks are closely monitoring the injury status of 2B Ketel Marte, who underwent an MRI for a leg issue.
Looking ahead, the Diamondbacks will send LHP Jordan Montgomery to the mound for the series finale on Wednesday afternoon, while the Rockies will counter with RHP Tanner Gordon on the hill.