Zack Greinke leads Diamondbacks into three-game series against Rockies
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBShot Clock: D-Backs, Rockies set for showdown | 1:52
azcentral sports’ Greg Moore and Mark Faller discuss the Diamondbacks’ upcoming three-game series against the Rockies and Diana Taurasi becoming the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo on Rey Fuentes’ go-ahead homer | 1:33
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about the home run Rey Fuentes hit to help beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBRey Fuentes on hitting his first career home run | 0:53
Rey Fuentes’ first career home run was a big one, helping the Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBRobbie Ray on his outing vs. Phillies | 1:12
Diamondbacks lefty Robbie Ray talks about why he wasn’t at his best on Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBManager Torey Lovullo after D-Backs’ sixth consecutive win | 1:28
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about his team’s 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday evening. Nick Piecoro/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBJake Lamb on D-Backs’ latest win over Phillies | 1:33
Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb drove in a run on Saturday to help the Diamondbacks beat the Phillies 5-1. Nick Piecoro/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo talks about his late father’s support, guidance | 1:39
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo discusses his late father’s support and guidance and how that relates to the Diamondbacks’ success this season. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo on his father’s job in television | 1:33
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about his unusual upbringing, given his father’s job in television with the TV show “Hee Haw.” David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo on D-Backs’ come-from-behind win over Phillies | 1:40
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about his team’s comeback over the Phillies, including Gregor Blanco’s key two-run home run.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBGregor Blanco discusses his game-tying homer vs. Phillies | 1:04
Diamondbacks outfielder Gregor Blanco cracked a game-tying home run in the seventh inning on Friday night.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBPatrick Corbin on his performance vs. Phillies | 1:04
Diamondbacks lefty Patrick Corbin beat the Phillies on Friday night, his first road win since June 21, 2016.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo on D-Backs’ latest one-run win | 1:15
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about Taijuan Walker’s return from the DL and Randall Delgado’s relief performance in a win over the Tigers.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTaijuan Walker on his first outing back from the disabled list | 1:11
Diamondbacks right-hander Taijuan Walker gave up just one run in five innings in his first start back from the disabled list after missing nearly a month with a blister.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBDavid Peralta on his go-ahead homer in win over Tigers | 1:15
Outfielder David Peralta discusses his go-ahead home run in the Diamondbacks’ wild 7-6 win over the Detroit Tigers. Nick Piecoro/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo after D-Backs’ win over Tigers | 1:06
Torey Lovullo talks about the Diamondbacks’ back-and-forth game against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Nick Piecoro/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBRobbie Ray on D-Backs’ win over Brewers | 2:30
Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray speaks with the media following his team’s 11-1 win over the Brewers on Sunday. Richard Morin/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBPaul Goldschmidt on grand slam, offensive outburst | 2:13
Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt speaks with reporters after a 11-1 win over the Brewers on Sunday.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBGodley on taking advantage of opportunity after D-Backs win | 1:28
Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley discusses his performance in Arizona’s 3-2 win on Saturday at Chase Field. Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo after D-Backs’ win over Brewers | 0:54
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo discusses his team’s win over the Brewers on Saturday at home. Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBRandall Delgado on his rough outing against Brewers | 1:18
Diamondbacks starter Randall Delgado reacts to Friday’s loss to the Brewers.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBLovullo on Diamondbacks’ loss to Brewers | 0:57
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo discusses Friday’s 8-6 loss to the Brewers
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBChris Iannetta on his career-high 7 RBIs vs. Padres | 1:07
Diamondbacks catcher Chris Iannetta, batting in the No. 2 hole for the first time this season, homered and doubled twice, driving in seven runs in a win over the Padres, June 8, 2017. Nick Piecoro/azcentral sports
Manager Torey Lovullo after D-Backs’ sixth consecutive win
Jake Lamb on D-Backs’ latest win over Phillies
Torey Lovullo talks about his late father’s support, guidance
Torey Lovullo on his father’s job in television
Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ come-from-behind win over Phillies
Gregor Blanco discusses his game-tying homer vs. Phillies
Patrick Corbin on his performance vs. Phillies
Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ latest one-run win
Taijuan Walker on his first outing back from the disabled list
David Peralta on his go-ahead homer in win over Tigers
Torey Lovullo after D-Backs’ win over Tigers
Robbie Ray on D-Backs’ win over Brewers
Paul Goldschmidt on grand slam, offensive outburst
Godley on taking advantage of opportunity after D-Backs win
Torey Lovullo after D-Backs’ win over Brewers
Randall Delgado on his rough outing against Brewers
Lovullo on Diamondbacks’ loss to Brewers
Chris Iannetta on his career-high 7 RBIs vs. Padres
Lineup
Gregor Blanco is in the leadoff spot for Diamondbacks as they open a big series with the Rockies. Zack Greinke (8-3, 3.00) is on the mound for Arizona.
Catching up with the Colorado Rockies
Rockies update: The Rockies are enjoying the same sort of surprising dominance as the Diamondbacks, but despite the narrative of them being a monster offensive team, it’s actually their pitching that’s been the most impressive. They do lead the league in runs scored, but much of that can likely be attributed to playing at Coors Field. Their pitching, meanwhile, ranks third in ERA, which is highly impressive given their run-scoring atmosphere at home. Rookie LHP Kyle Freeland has been their best starter; he has a 3.42 ERA in 81 2/3 innings. Six of the seven pitchers to have started games for the Rockies have ERAs at or below 4.38. The Rockies bullpen has also been very good, with closer RHP Greg Holland converting 24 of 25 save chances and LHP Jake McGee (2.15 ERA) and RHP Adam Ottavino (2.84 ERA) also posting good results. Only a few Rockies hitters are having particularly notable years offensively. CF Charlie Blackmon is hitting .328 with 15 home runs and an impressive 54 RBIs out of the leadoff spot; 3B Nolan Arenado is hitting .299 with 15 homers; and 1B Mark Reynolds is hitting .302/.384/.550 with a team-leading 17 homers.
Tuesday’s game
When: 5:40 p.m.
Where: Coors Field, Denver.
Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Zack Greinke (8-3, 3.00) vs. Rockies RHP German Marquez (5-3, 4.19).
TV/Radio: FSAZ/KTAR-AM (620), KHOV-FM (105.1).
Greinke gave up five runs – all of them unearned – in 5 2/3 innings against the Tigers on June 13 in the first game of the Diamondbacks’ current road trip. Greinke was hurt by an error by SS Chris Owings and a misplayed fly ball by RF David Peralta. … Greinke has been equally effective against lefties (.224 average, .646 OPS) as righties (.220, .648) this season. … He has faced the Rockies twice this season, giving up five earned runs in 13 innings. … Marquez has been a fairly reliable arm for the Rockies this season, though he has not pitched deep into games consistently. He has worked six innings in only four of his six starts. … He faced the Diamondbacks in consecutive starts on April 30 and May 5, throwing well the first time (six scoreless innings) but was hit hard (five runs in six innings) the next time.
Coming up
Wednesday: At Colorado, 5:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Taijuan Walker (5-3, 3.32) vs. Rockies RHP Jeff Hoffman (4-0, 2.25).
Thursday: At Colorado, 12:10 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zack Godley (2-1, 2.34) vs. Rockies RHP Antonio Senzatela (9-2, 4.10).
Friday: At Chase Field, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks LHP Patrick Corbin (2-1, 2.34) vs. Phillies RHP Jerad Eickhoff (0-7, 4.81).