The Rockies’ offense exploded early, scoring five runs in the second inning to take a 5-0 lead that never faded. Arizona’s pitching staff struggled, with five different pitchers on the mound and a series of errors that allowed the Rockies to extend their advantage.
Jordan Lawlar homered in the second, and the Rockies’ bullpen held the D‑backs scoreless for the rest of the game. Arizona’s pitchers recorded thirteen strikeouts but walked eight, while the Rockies’ offense added a total of eleven runs, including a late RBI double by Tommy Troy.