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Marte’s Blast, Kelly’s Arm Propel D-backs Past Rockies in Series Finale
Monday, May 19, 2025
Final Score: Arizona Diamondbacks 1, Colorado Rockies 0
Date: May 18, 2025 | Location: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
Time of Game: 2:28
Attendance: 28,888
Temperature: 78° (roof closed)
The Arizona Diamondbacks took the rubber match of their three-game series against the Colorado Rockies with a 1-0 win on Sunday afternoon at Chase Field. In a tightly pitched duel, Merrill Kelly was brilliant on the mound, and Ketel Marte's solo home run in the first inning proved to be the difference-maker.
Game Summary
After Colorado slugged their way to a wild 14-12 win on Saturday night, Sunday’s contest flipped the script. Merrill Kelly (5-2, 3.44 ERA) controlled the game from the start, keeping the Rockies off balance with seven shutout innings and eleven strikeouts.
Colorado starter Chase Dollander (2-5, 6.31 ERA) pitched one of his better games of the season but paid the price for a first-inning mistake to Ketel Marte, who launched his eighth home run of the season to right field. That would be all Arizona needed.
The Rockies struck out 14 times, including once in the ninth inning from closer Shelby Miller, who earned his fourth save of the season.
Arizona improves to 25-22, while Colorado falls to a dismal 8-38.
Key Moments
- 1st Inning: Ketel Marte homers to right field to give Arizona a 1-0 lead.
- 2nd Inning: Geraldo Perdomo swipes his 11th stolen base of the season. He remains perfect in 11 attempts.
- 6th Inning: Jordan Beck doubles but is thrown out trying to advance to third in a heads-up play by the D-backs defense. A double play ends the Rockies' threat.
- 9th Inning Drama: Colorado loads the bases with two outs, but Michael Toglia lines out sharply to short, sealing the D-backs' win.
Pitching Lines
Merrill Kelly (W, 5-2):
7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 9 K
Chase Dollander (L, 2-5):
4.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 6 K
Shelby Miller (S, 7):
1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
What’s Next
The Diamondbacks hit the road for a tough six-game stretch:
- @ Dodgers (May 20–22)
- @ Cardinals (May 23–25)
They return home on May 26th to host the Pittsburgh Pirates.
🧢 Game MVP: Merrill Kelly
The veteran right-hander carved through the Rockies’ lineup with precision, lowering his ERA and picking up his 5th win of the year.
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