Game result and context
Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Colorado Rockies 7-2 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Arizona Diamondbacks improved to 83-74 with a 7-2 win against the Colorado Rockies, who fell to 57-100. Michael Soroka earned the win, pitching seven innings with nine strikeouts.
Final result
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies by a final score of 7-2 on September 22, 2026. Arizona scored three runs in the first inning and added single runs in the third, fourth, fifth, and seventh innings to pull away. The Rockies were held to two runs, both coming in the bottom of the third inning.
Key performances
Michael Soroka earned the win for Arizona, pitching 7.0 innings and allowing only one earned run while striking out nine batters. Nolan Arenado led the Diamondbacks' offense with three hits in five at-bats, including a home run in the seventh inning and one RBI. Geraldo Perdomo also contributed three hits, while Gabriel Moreno and Tim Tawa each drove in two runs.
For the Colorado Rockies, Mickey Moniak provided the team's only home run, a solo shot in the third inning. Despite the effort, the Rockies' offense was limited to one additional run in the frame.
Season and playoff context
With this victory, the Arizona Diamondbacks moved to 83-74 on the season. They currently sit third in their division, 14.0 games back, and hold the fourth position in the Wild Card race, trailing by 4.0 games with a Wild Card elimination number of 2. The Colorado Rockies dropped to 57-100, remaining in fifth place in their division and eliminated from postseason contention.