Game result and context
Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Colorado Rockies 5-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-3, bolstered by a four-run first inning and a late home run from Tim Tawa. The win keeps Arizona in the hunt for a wild-card spot as the regular season nears its conclusion.
Final result
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies with a final score of 5-3 on September 23, 2026. Arizona improved their record to 84-74, while Colorado fell to 57-101.
How the game changed
Arizona established an early lead by scoring four runs in the first inning. The Rockies responded with single runs in the second and third innings to narrow the gap. In the eighth inning, Tim Tawa hit a solo home run for the Diamondbacks, which was immediately answered by a solo home run from Ezequiel Tovar in the bottom of the frame, finalizing the scoring at 5-3.
Key performances
Gabriel Moreno led the Diamondbacks' offense with three hits and one RBI. Corbin Carroll contributed two RBIs in the winning effort. For the Rockies, Ezequiel Tovar recorded two hits, including a home run, and drove in one run. Hunter Goodman also added two hits for Colorado. Mason Adams took the loss for the Rockies, despite striking out eight batters and allowing no earned runs over 6.0 innings of work.
Season and playoff context
With this victory, the Arizona Diamondbacks hold an 84-74 record, placing them third in their division and 3.0 games back in the wild-card race with a wild-card elimination number of 2. The Colorado Rockies, at 57-101, have been eliminated from playoff contention.