The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a suspenseful victory against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night, clinching a 4-3 win thanks to Jake McCarthy's ninth-inning hit. The Diamondbacks have been on a remarkable roll with their latest triumph marking their fifth consecutive win and 17 out of their last 20 games rounding up what has been an impressive hot streak.
FOX 10 Phoenix detailed that Arizona's rally in the ninth began with Corbin Carroll hitting a triple, and after a strikeout by Kevin Newman and subsequent walks by Adrian Del Castillo and Geraldo Perdomo the bases were loaded. During a critical at-bat, McCarthy delivered a two-out, two-run single that soared past third baseman Ryan McMahon and sealed the game for the Diamondbacks contributing to their ninth consecutive series win.
Despite the Rockies establishing an early 3-0 lead by the third inning, they couldn't sustain their advantage through the later stages of the game, as noted by Denver7. McCarthy, hailed as one of baseball's hottest hitters, was put in the spotlight after his pivotal play, but the triumphant moment was built upon the efforts of his teammates who set the scene for his game-winning hit.
On the mound, the Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez made his second start of the season after an extended absence due to a strained shoulder. Rodriguez pitched five innings, yielding three runs on six hits, after signing an $80 million four-year deal. Arizona’s bullpen received due recognition for its role in the victory, with Joe Mantiply earning his sixth win through a scoreless inning of relief work. Rockies manager Bud Black, as quoted by FOX 10 Phoenix, gave a nod to the Diamondbacks pitchers who stifled any additional scoring, saying, "Credit to their bullpen for shutting us down."
The series between the Diamondbacks and the Rockies wraps up with an afternoon game as Arizona sends Jordan Montgomery, holding a 7-6 record and 6.37 ERA, while the Rockies counter with Tanner Gordon, who's seeking his first win of the season, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.
