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Rockies Rally Past Diamondbacks 6-5 to Clinch First NL West Series Win of 2025

A five-inning shutout return from Antonio Senzatela highlighted Arizona's 39th blown lead of the year.

Aug 17, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Juan Mejia (47) lays on the ground after securing the final out as first baseman Warming Bernabel (25) and second baseman Ryan Ritter (8) react in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Colorado took three of four in Denver and moved to 35-89 after a second straight late comeback.
  • Two-run singles by Ryan Ritter and Mickey Moniak in the seventh turned a 4-1 deficit into a 5-4 lead, and Braxton Fulford added an eighth-inning RBI double.
  • Rookie Juan Mejia secured his first save with a leaping catch on a ninth-inning popup despite a collision with Warming Bernabel.
  • Recently recalled left-hander Luis Peralta was tagged in the sixth for a 474-foot leadoff homer by Corbin Carroll and a follow-up shot by Lourdes Gurriel Jr. before exiting.
  • Spot starter Nabil Crismatt, making his first MLB start since 2022, retired the first 11 hitters and logged five strikeouts over five innings.