US EditionRockies’ Starter Austin Gomber Falters in 6-1 Loss to Diamondbacks
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUG 9 – Zac Gallen pitched six innings allowing one run as the Diamondbacks scored six runs on five hits to extend the Rockies' losing streak to five games, officials said.
- On Friday night, August 8, the Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 6-1 at Chase Field with Austin Gomber struggling on the mound.
- The Rockies entered the game amid a five-game losing streak and a season run differential of minus-321, reflecting ongoing pitching issues including starters' 8.09 ERA since the All-Star break.
- Zac Gallen pitched six effective innings for Arizona, allowing one run on four hits while Blaze Alexander contributed with a double, homer, and four RBIs in the win.
- Manager Torey Lovullo praised Alexander's development, noting he has become "a more consistent version of himself" with a mix of tools and athleticism driving his improved performance.
- The Diamondbacks' victory marked their fourth in six games and highlighted Alexander's increasing role, though it remains unclear if he will secure the third-base job next season.
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Santa Maria Times
Independent EspañolPHOENIX (AP) — Blaze Alexander homered and drove in four runs, Corbin Carroll added a two-run shot and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 on Friday night.
Henry Herald
Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenZac Galle, Diamondbacks shut down Rockies
Corbin Carroll and Blaze Alexander homered, Zac Gallen pitched six strong innings, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 in the first game of a three-game series in Phoenix on Friday.
Denver Post
Rockies’ starter Austin Gomber falters in 6-1 loss to Diamondbacks
What’s wrong with the Rockies? Well, for starters, it’s their starters. So it was Friday night in the desert when the Diamondbacks tagged veteran left-hander Austin Gomber for six runs on five hits over six innings as they cruised to a 6-1 win at Chase Field. The killer blows off Gomber were a three-run double by Blaze Alexander in the first, a leadoff homer by Alexander in the fourth, and a two-run homer by Corbin Carroll in the fifth. “I thoug…
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