Diamondbacks 9, Rockies 2
Wednesday at Salt River Fields
On the mound: Starter German Marquez is rounding into regular-season form. He pitched 3 2/3 innings, allowing one run on four hits. He struck out six and didn’t walk anyone. … Relievers Ben Bowden, Reagan Todd, Ty Blach and Alex Colomé all recorded scoreless outings. … Right-hander Jordan Sheffield, trying to make the team, had a tough day. He was charged with six runs on four hits, including two home runs in one-third of an inning. He also walked two.
At the plate: The Rockies managed just five hits, but first baseman C.J. Cron continued pounding the ball. He went 1-for-3, raising his spring average to .421 (8-for-19) and extending his hitting streak to five games.
Worth noting: Ryan McMahon is starting to heat up. He hit 2 for 3, boosting his average to .261.
Up next: Rockies (5-7-2) at Giants (5-7), 2:05 p.m. (MDT) Thursday, Scottsdale Stadium
Rockies pitchers: RHP Chad Kuhl, RHP Ashton Goudeau, RHP Justin Lawrence.
