Arizona Diamondbacks won 8-6 as Michael Soroka worked 5⅔ innings
Corbin Carroll homered and drove in 3 runs, while Michael Soroka worked 5⅔ innings in the Arizona Diamondbacks' win over the Colorado Rockies.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on May 17, 2026, a margin of 2 runs. Corbin Carroll homered and drove in 3 runs, and Michael Soroka worked 5⅔ innings, allowing 2 runs on 98 pitches.
How the runs came
The Colorado Rockies did not score in 7 of 9 innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks' staff. At bat, the Arizona Diamondbacks scored in 4 of 9 innings; the 4th was the club's largest inning, at 3 runs. The Arizona Diamondbacks won by 2 runs.
In the top of the 3rd, Nolan Arenado drove in 1 run with a single. The play put the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead to stay, 1-0.
At the end of May 17, 2026, the Arizona Diamondbacks had a 22-23 record and were 3rd in the division and 6 games back.
Hitters in the win
Corbin Carroll finished 2-for-4 with 3 runs, 2 home runs, 3 RBIs, and 1 walk. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had 2 hits in 5 at-bats with 1 run, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs. Gabriel Moreno collected 3 hits across 4 at-bats with 2 runs and 1 walk.
Ildemaro Vargas had 1 hit in 5 at-bats with 1 run and 1 RBI. Geraldo Perdomo collected 2 hits across 4 at-bats with 1 run, 1 double, and 1 walk. Nolan Arenado went 1-for-4 with 1 RBI and 1 walk. 7 batters combined for the Arizona Diamondbacks' 12 hits. They also drew 4 walks. 4 hits went for extra bases.
How the staff pitched
In 5⅔ innings, Michael Soroka threw 98 pitches, allowing 6 hits and 2 runs, walking 2 and striking out 8. Across 9 innings, the Arizona Diamondbacks' staff threw 144 pitches, allowed 8 hits and 6 runs, issued 4 walks, and recorded 8 strikeouts.
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