Diamondbacks Dominate Rockies in a 9-4 Victory! 
The Arizona Diamondbacks came out swinging and never looked back as they took down the Colorado Rockies 9-4 in a solid performance! Let's dive into the details of this thrilling game. 
Explosive Start in the 1st and 2nd Inning 
Our boys jumped to an early lead in the top of the 1st inning! Ketel Marte struck out, but Corbin Carroll quickly got us on the board with a massive homer to right-center! 
Next, Randal Grichuk doubled and Christian Walker drove him home with a single to left. Pavin Smith walked, and Gabriel Moreno added another run with a single. By the end of the inning, the Diamondbacks led 3-0!The bats stayed hot in the 2nd inning as Carroll smashed his second homer, this time a 393-foot shot to right!
Grichuk followed with a solo shot of his own, adding another to our tally and putting us up 6-0! Rockies Show Some Fight in the 3rd Inning
The Rockies managed to put a couple of runs on the board in the bottom of the 3rd inning. Sam Hilliard singled, and after a few more hits, Ezequiel Tovar drove in two runs. However, our defense held strong, and we still led 6-2 by the end of the inning.Holding the Lead Through the Middle Innings
Neither team managed to score through the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th innings. Pitching was on point for both sides, but our early lead gave us the cushion we needed to hold strong. Special mention to Jake McCarthy who continued to show hustle with a bunt single and a stolen base!
Securing the Win in the 9th Inning
In the top of the 9th, Corbin Carroll walked to get things started. Joc Pederson (pinch-hitting for Grichuk) and Christian Walker added runs, followed by an RBI double from Smith and an RBI single from Eugenio Suárez. We ended the inning leading 9-2.The Rockies attempted a late rally in the bottom of the 9th, but it wasn't enough. Hunter Goodman and Sam Hilliard managed to score, but we sealed the win at 9-4 as Mantiply closed it out efficiently.
Key Performances
- Corbin Carroll: Two homers and a walk!
- Randal Grichuk: Solo homer and a double.
- Christian Walker: Consistent hitting and 2 RBIs.
- Gabriel Moreno: Multiple hits and solid behind the plate.
- Great pitching effort from our bullpen!
What a game! The Diamondbacks showed grit, determination, and an all-around solid team performance. On to the next one! Go D-Backs!
Scoreboard for Diamondbacks @ Rockies (September 18th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 0 |