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Diamondbacks Secure Series Win as Rockies' Historic Struggles Persist

Arizona takes two of three games at Chase Field, while Colorado's record-setting 8-38 start continues despite a rare offensive outburst.

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The Colorado Rockies’ Hunter Goodman (15) celebrates with Ezequiel Tovar (14) after a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Phoenix. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images/TNS)
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Overview

  • The Arizona Diamondbacks clinched the three-game series with a 1-0 win on Sunday, following an 8-0 shutout on Friday and a 14-12 loss on Saturday.
  • Colorado Rockies remain mired in the worst start in modern MLB history at 8-38, despite snapping a seven-game road losing streak on Saturday.
  • Jordan Beck and Ezequiel Tovar led the Rockies' Saturday rally, with Beck hitting two home runs and Tovar recording a career-high five hits, including his first homer of the season.
  • Arizona's Merrill Kelly delivered a dominant performance in the series finale, outdueling Colorado's Chase Dollander in a tight pitchers' duel.
  • The Diamondbacks, now 25-22, continue to hover around .500 at home and seek momentum in the competitive NL West under manager Torey Lovullo.