Diamondbacks beat Rockies 7-2, send Colorado to its 4th straight season of 100 or more losses

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 7-2 in a game that marked the Rockies' fourth consecutive season with over 100 losses. Nolan Arenado, a four-time All-Star for Colorado, contributed significantly with his 28th home run of the season and his 16-game on-base streak. Michael Soroka pitched a strong game, striking out nine Rockies batters in seven innings while allowing only one run.

The victory keeps the Diamondbacks just four games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the race for the third and final National League wild-card spot. This loss marks Colorado as the first franchise to endure at least 100 losses in four straight seasons since the New York Mets between 1962 and 1965. Gabriel Moreno led the Rockies' offense with two RBIs, while Geraldo Perdomo added three hits and an RBI.

The Diamondbacks' starting pitcher, Michael Soroka, has been dominant against the Rockies, allowing just four earned runs in 23 innings with 23 strikeouts and six walks. Kyle Freeland took the loss for Colorado after allowing five earned runs in three innings. Mickey Moniak and Connor Norby provided the only runs for the Rockies, with Moniak hitting his 23rd home run of the season.

The two Rockies batters struggled, failing to record a hit or walk in the game. Arizona will face Colorado again on Wednesday, with Merrill Kelly (9-14, 5.00 ERA) facing Mason Adams (0-1, 5.09) in the second game of a three-game series.