PHOENIX — The Rockies’ talented, young strikeout machine kept mowing down hitters, while their bats final emerged from hibernation Friday night at Chase Field.
The result was a much-needed 6-2 victory over slumping Arizona that breathed life into Colorado’s playoff hopes. Rockies also set a club record, recording their 42nd road victory of the season. Colorado won 41 road games in 2009 and 2017.
“My message to the team, as far back as spring training, is that we are a good team, no matter where we play,” manager Bud Black said. “On the road, in the cold, in the heat, in the rain, it doesn’t matter.