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Soroka’s 9 Ks Lead Diamondbacks Past Rockies 7-2

Michael Soroka struck out nine batters over seven innings as Arizona defeated Colorado 7-2 at Coors Field.

Lena Quill

September 23, 20262 min read

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September 23, 2026

Soroka Dominates in Win

Michael Soroka delivered a masterful pitching performance to guide the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. He allowed just one earned run while striking out nine batters across seven innings of work. His outing, which included only two hits and one walk, proved decisive in securing his ninth win of the season, improving his record to 9-5.

Soroka’s ability to miss bats was a key factor in containing Colorado’s offense. He was supported by relief pitchers Juan Morillo and Kevin Ginkel, who kept the score intact. Morillo secured the final out of the eighth inning with two strikeouts and no hits or walks allowed. Ginkel pitched the ninth, allowing one hit but maintaining the shutout to preserve the win.

Early Surge Defines Game

The Diamondbacks established control early, scoring four runs in the first inning to set the tone. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (Moreno) doubled to center, driving in Jordan Lawlar (Vargas). Perdomo followed with a single to center, adding another run. Carroll then doubled to left, bringing home Perdomo and moving Arenado to third base.

In the third inning, Evan Carter (Tawa) extended the lead with a ground-rule double that scored Arenado. However, Colorado responded briefly when Moniak hit a 431-foot home run to right center for their first run. Norby added another run with a sacrifice fly to right, scoring Johnston.

Additional Runs and Closing Out

Arizona’s offense continued to apply pressure in the fourth inning. Moreno hit a sacrifice fly to right, scoring Vargas again. In the fifth, Tawa hit another sacrifice fly to center, this time driving in Lawlar. The Diamondbacks’ lead was further solidified in the seventh when Arenado homered to left, measuring 421 feet.

Colorado’s pitching struggled to contain Arizona’s hitters. Kyle Freeland took the loss after allowing five earned runs on nine hits in three innings. Zach Agnos pitched four innings, giving up two earned runs on three hits. Nick Frasso and Juan Mejia each pitched one inning, with Frasso retiring the side in order and Mejia allowing one hit.

Final Details

The game was played at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, before a crowd of 19,324 spectators. The Diamondbacks improved their record to 83-74, while the Rockies fell to 57-100 for the season.

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