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Diamondbacks play the Rockies on home winning streak
David Dermer
Arizona Diamondbacks' Christian Walker, center, is congratulated by Ketel Marte, right, and Alek Thomas after hitting a three-run home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
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By The Associated Press
Colorado Rockies (47-61, fifth in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (46-58, fourth in the NL West)
BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when they take on the Colorado Rockies.
Arizona has a 46-58 record overall and a 27-27 record at home. Diamondbacks pitchers have a collective 4.19 ERA, which ranks 10th in the NL.
Colorado has a 47-61 record overall and a 17-34 record on the road. Rockies hitters are batting a collective .261, the best team batting average in the NL.
The matchup Friday is the 11th time these teams meet this season. The Rockies hold a 6-4 advantage in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Walker has 13 doubles, a triple and 25 home runs for the Diamondbacks. Ketel Marte is 6-for-39 with four doubles, a home run and three RBI over the last 10 games.
C.J. Cron has 23 doubles, two triples and 22 home runs for the Rockies. Brendan Rodgers is 16-for-32 with two doubles, a home run and two RBI over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Diamondbacks: 4-6, .227 batting average, 3.38 ERA, outscored opponents by three runs
INJURIES: Diamondbacks: Tyler Gilbert: 60-Day IL (elbow), Caleb Smith: 15-Day IL (hand), Keynan Middleton: 15-Day IL (ankle), Humberto Castellanos: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nick Ahmed: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
Rockies: Kris Bryant: 10-Day IL (foot), Jhoulys Chacin: 15-Day IL (toe), Tyler Kinley: 60-Day IL (elbow), Helcris Olivarez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ryan Rolison: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Scott Oberg: 60-Day IL (arm)
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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