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Diamondbacks Fall 4-2 After Rain Delay, Host Rockies May 18

5/18/2026

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Diamondbacks Lose

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost 4-2 to the Colorado Rockies in the series finale at Coors Field after rain and lightning delayed the start by 1 hour 45 minutes.
Arizona recorded a 2-for-11 line with runners in scoring position and left 10 runners stranded.
Arizona will host the Rockies at Chase Field on May 18, 19 and 20, with Zac Gallen, Ryne Nelson and Merrill Kelly scheduled to start.

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Rockies Rain Delay

Rain delay pushed game start from 1:10 p.m. MT to 2:55 p.m. MT (4:55 p.m. ET).
AccuWeather gave rain probabilities ranging from 49% to 66% between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. MT.
The Rockies (18-28) and Diamondbacks (21-23) view the rubber match as a chance to regain footing in the NL West.
Forecasts called for two-hour thunderstorms with another round expected around 5 p.m. local time.
The Dodgers and Padres currently lead the NL West division.

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Rockies Delay

The Colorado Rockies announced a May 25, 2023 delay on social media at 1:05 PM MDT.
Reporter Renee Dechert confirmed tarp remained on field at 1:05 PM MDT.
Crews rolled tarp onto diamond by 1:15 PM MDT as rain fell.
Staff began sealing off parts of Coors Field at 1:36 PM MDT as storm closed in.
The Rockies projected a 2:55 PM MDT start at 2:17 PM MDT and reminded fans of guidelines.

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Diamondbacks Lose

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost 4-2 to the Colorado Rockies in the series finale at Coors Field after rain and lightning delayed the start by 1 hour 45 minutes.
Arizona recorded a 2-for-11 line with runners in scoring position and left 10 runners stranded.
Arizona will host the Rockies at Chase Field on May 18, 19 and 20, with Zac Gallen, Ryne Nelson and Merrill Kelly scheduled to start.

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