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Marte’s Walk-Offs Lead Diamondbacks vs Rockies

5/22/2026

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Summary

Diamondbacks Host Rockies

Arizona Diamondbacks host Colorado Rockies Thursday at Chase Field, with Eduardo Rodriguez (4-1, 2.53 ERA) starting.
Colorado gives Zach Agnos his first start after recalling him from Triple-A when Jordan Beck went on the 10-day IL.
Arizona leadoff man Ketel Marte lifted his average to .235 and hit walk-offs Tuesday and Wednesday, while the Rockies cope with Beck’s IL and multiple pitchers on 15- and 60-day ILs.

Summary

Diamondbacks Surge

Arizona’s bullpen posted a 2.36 ERA in May, the third-best mark in MLB over the past 15 days.
The Diamondbacks are 17-7 against opponents below .500 this season, strengthening their playoff push.
Over the last eight games the team has hit .301, the highest average in the majors since May 12.
Manager Torey Lovullo rested Corbin Carroll and Nolan Arenado for the series finale to keep both veterans fresh.

History

Historical Context

In 2001 the Arizona Diamondbacks, led by pitchers Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling, defeated the three-time defending New York Yankees in a seven-game World Series, giving Arizona its first major-league championship. The win made the D-backs the fastest expansion team to claim a title, achieving it in just their fourth season. That legacy of deep pitching now underpins the 2024 bullpen’s push for the postseason.

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Diamondbacks Host Rockies

Arizona Diamondbacks host Colorado Rockies Thursday at Chase Field, with Eduardo Rodriguez (4-1, 2.53 ERA) starting.
Colorado gives Zach Agnos his first start after recalling him from Triple-A when Jordan Beck went on the 10-day IL.
Arizona leadoff man Ketel Marte lifted his average to .235 and hit walk-offs Tuesday and Wednesday, while the Rockies cope with Beck’s IL and multiple pitchers on 15- and 60-day ILs.

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