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Diamondbacks hold off Rockies, gain ground in NL wild-card race

Tim Tawa homered, Gabriel Moreno had three hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks continued their drive for a postseason berth with a 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Wednesday.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 3:45 AM
Diamondbacks hold off Rockies, gain ground in NL wild-card race
Key Things to Know
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-3 in Denver.
  • Arizona won its fourth straight game to pull within three games of an NL wild-card spot.
  • Merrill Kelly earned the win by pitching 5 1/3 innings and allowing two runs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-3 in Denver on Wednesday, securing their fourth consecutive victory and moving within three games of an NL wild-card spot. Tim Tawa hit a home run, Gabriel Moreno recorded three hits, and Merrill Kelly earned the win after allowing two runs across 5 1/3 innings.

Arizona capitalized on an error in the first inning to score four unearned runs off Colorado starter Mason Adams, highlighted by Corbin Carroll's two-run triple. Ezequiel Tovar homered for the Rockies, but Jonathan Loaisiga escaped a ninth-inning threat to earn his second save.

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