Lourdes Gurriel Jr.s walk-off double hands Rockies 6th straight loss

Published: Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 5:05 am

Diamondbacks Edge Rockies in Thrilling Finish, Extending Colorado's Losing Streak

PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night, extending the Rockies' losing streak to six games. The game, marked by offensive bursts and late-inning heroics, saw the Diamondbacks ultimately prevail thanks to a walk-off double.

The decisive moment came in the bottom of the ninth inning. After Geraldo Perdomo doubled, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. stepped up to the plate and drove a ball off the left-field wall, scoring Perdomo and sealing the win for Arizona. Gurriel Jr. had a strong performance overall, driving in three runs throughout the game.

The Diamondbacks' offense was further bolstered by Corbin Carroll, who homered for the third consecutive game. This was Carroll's 25th home run of the season, matching his career high. Andrew Hoffmann, recently acquired from Kansas City, earned his first major league victory after pitching a perfect ninth inning.

Colorado showed early promise, building a 3-1 lead in the second inning, highlighted by a two-run homer from Brenton Doyle. The Rockies extended their lead to 4-1 in the third inning with an RBI single from Warming Bernabel. However, the Rockies' advantage was not enough to hold off the Diamondbacks.

Bradley Blalock, the Rockies' starting pitcher, struggled, allowing seven hits and five runs in 4 2/3 innings. The Rockies have now allowed five or more runs in their last 14 games. The series finale will feature a matchup between Colorado's Tanner Gordon and Arizona's Brandon Pfaadt.

BNN's Perspective: While the Diamondbacks are celebrating a hard-fought victory, the Rockies' continued struggles are concerning. The team's inability to maintain leads and their pitching woes are significant challenges. The Rockies will need to address these issues to turn their season around.

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