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Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies

Arizona's first-inning burst was only half the win

The Diamondbacks got to Kyle Freeland immediately, but the more useful explanation for the 7-2 result was what followed: Michael Soroka's slurve kept Colorado boxed into one inning, and Arizona later converted two small openings into insurance runs.

ByMaya Serrano

September 23, 2026

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Chicago Cubs

Across the reviewed games, Chicago's strongest supported team pattern is starting-pitching outings that reached six or seven innings while limiting runs.

Arizona Diamondbacks

In the reviewed game, Arizona's 5-4 comeback featured two-out scoring in both the eighth and ninth innings.

Seattle Mariners

Across two reviewed games, Seattle had a one-run, 7.2-inning Kirby start and go-ahead and late-insurance scoring in one, but was limited to two hits in a 6-0 loss in the other.

Washington Nationals

Across two reviewed losses, Washington scored one run against Colorado and was held to two hits in Atlanta's shutout; Brad Lord nevertheless delivered scoreless outings in both games.

Boston Red Sox

Across two reviewed games, Boston's decisive scoring came on late home runs that either created or extended a lead.

Miami Marlins

Across two reviewed games, Miami’s cited offensive evidence ranged from Conine’s significant run production to an opposing splitter-heavy outing constraining its hitters.