Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s Three-Run Homer Powers Diamondbacks Past Rockies 8-2 in Denver – Game Recap & Highlights (Aug 14, 2025)

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Arizona Diamondbacks Defeat Colorado Rockies 8-2 Behind Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s Homer and Eduardo Rodriguez's Stellar Outing

The Arizona Diamondbacks captured a decisive 8-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on August 14, 2025, at Coors Field in Denver. The win marked Arizona’s sixth in their last seven games, and ninth in their most recent dozen contests, pushing their record to 60-62.

Diamondbacks Dominate Early with Power Hitting

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. set the tone for the night with a three-run homer in the first inning, giving Arizona an early edge. The offensive surge continued in the second inning as Jose Herrera launched a two-run blast, extending the Diamondbacks’ lead. Ketel Marte also contributed by driving in two runs.

Eduardo Rodriguez Delivers Season-High Performance

Starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez turned in a season-high seven innings, limiting the Rockies to just one run and racking up six strikeouts. Rodriguez, rebounding from a tough outing against Colorado five days earlier, matched his longest start since October 2023 and improved his record to 5-7.

Rockies’ Offense Falls Short

The Colorado Rockies managed solo homers from Brenton Doyle and Kyle Farmer, but were unable to generate sustained offense against Rodriguez. Starter Bradley Blalock struggled on the mound, yielding seven earned runs, issuing four walks, and posting no strikeouts across 3 2/3 innings as he fell to 1-4 on the season.

Diamondbacks Continue Impressive Home Run Streak

Arizona has now homered in 12 straight games, currently the longest active streak in Major League Baseball. Since August 2, they lead the majors with 24 home runs, a testament to their surging offense.

Key Moment

Following Gurriel’s first-inning three-run homer, the Rockies threatened in the bottom half with runners on second and third and two outs. With the tying run at the plate, Rodriguez ended the inning by striking out Doyle, quelling Colorado’s momentum. The Rockies never closed the gap to within three runs for the remainder of the matchup.

Key Stat

The Diamondbacks have dominated their NL West rivals this season, boasting an 8-2 record against the Rockies.

Up Next

The series continues with Colorado’s right-hander Tanner Gordon (2-5, 8.37 ERA) scheduled to take the mound against Arizona’s Brandon Pfaadt (12-7, 3.46 ERA) on Friday night.

In summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks showcased strong offense and pitching in their 8-2 win over the Colorado Rockies, highlighted by Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s three-run home run and Eduardo Rodriguez’s dominant seven-inning start. The Diamondbacks’ ability to generate power and capitalize on opportunities led to another victory against their divisional opponent, extending their hot streak and their MLB-leading home run stretch. The Rockies, meanwhile, continue to search for solutions as Arizona maintains its dominance in their season series.

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