Rockies 5, D-Backs 3
Thursday at Salt River Fields
On the mound: The Rockies began their Cactus League season with a strong performance from left-hander Ty Blach, a graduate of Regis Jesuit High School. He blanked Arizona for two innings, allowing no hits and striking out four. … Minor leaguer Heath Holder struck out three in a scoreless ninth to get the save.
At the plate: Outfielder Jameson Hannah went 2-for-2 and drove in a run. … Designated hitter Bret Boswell connected on a solo home run in his first at-bat.