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D-Backs Take Care of Business in Denver

Incredibly, the Diamondback’s season truly is coming down to the wire. In one sense, it’s an immense privilege that their postseason hopes are still alive at this point in the season. But it’s also incredibly frustrating to know their fate…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 5:26 AM
D-Backs Take Care of Business in Denver
Key Things to Know
  • Corbin Carroll hit an MLB-leading 17th triple during Arizona's four-run first inning.
  • Merrill Kelly pitched with a lead to earn the win for the Diamondbacks.
  • Gabriel Moreno and Nolan Arenado each contributed RBI singles in the opening frame.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Arizona Diamondbacks secured an important victory against the Colorado Rockies in Denver to keep their postseason hopes alive. Arizona capitalized on an early Colorado fielding error in the first inning to take an immediate four-run lead, highlighted by Corbin Carroll hitting a two-run triple alongside RBI hits from Gabriel Moreno and Nolan Arenado.

Starting pitcher Merrill Kelly managed the lead effectively by pitching to contact and relying heavily on his changeup. The Diamondbacks added an insurance run via a Tim Tawa solo home run, while Colorado generated offense through an RBI hit from Adael Adamor and hits by Ezequiel Tovar and Jake McCarthy.

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