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Diamondbacks Beat Rockies 6-1 to Open Chase Field Series

Saturday’s Game 2 opener will feature Eduardo Rodriguez seeking to build on Friday’s win powered by Blaze Alexander’s four RBIs.

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Overview

  • Zac Gallen threw six quality innings, giving up one run on four hits with six strikeouts to earn the victory.
  • Blaze Alexander drove in four runs with a three-run double in the first inning and a solo home run in the fourth.
  • Corbin Carroll added a two-run homer in the fifth inning, marking his 24th of the season.
  • Rockies rookie third baseman Kyle Karros made his MLB debut and recorded an RBI single in his first at-bat.
  • Arizona holds a 1-0 series lead ahead of Game 2, which will feature LHP Eduardo Rodriguez against rookie RHP Bradley Blalock on Saturday.