Diamondbacks outslug Rockies for 5th straight win

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 12-8 on Thursday in Denver, securing their fifth consecutive victory. Gabriel Moreno and Nolan Arenado each hit home runs during a six-run first inning, while James McCann also homered later in the contest. The win brought Arizona to an 85-74 record and within 2 1/2 games of the Philadelphia Phillies for the third National League wild-card spot.

Arizona tallied a season-high 18 hits against Colorado starter Tanner Gordon and the Rockies' bullpen. Eduardo Rodriguez earned the pitching victory for the Diamondbacks after yielding two runs over six innings. Colorado's offense collected 17 hits, featuring home runs from Cole Carrigg, Kyle Karros, and Zac Veen.