Sugano's Quality Start Fuels Rockies' 3-2 Comeback Win Over Diamondbacks, Snapping Arizona's Streak

The Colorado Rockies secured a 3-2 comeback victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road, thanks to a strong performance from Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano. Sugano, 36, pitched 6.2 innings, allowing just 2 runs and recording his third quality start of the season. This win halted the Rockies' three-game losing skid, though they remain at the bottom of the National League West with a 20-32 record.

Sugano's outing was crucial for the Rockies. He navigated early trouble, giving up a run in the second inning on a sacrifice fly and another in the fourth on an RBI single. Despite allowing hits and a walk, he managed to escape further damage, notably stranding runners in scoring position in the third and fifth innings. He was eventually relieved in the seventh after allowing a leadoff hit, having thrown 97 pitches.

The Rockies trailed 1-2 heading into the eighth inning. T.J. Rumfield provided a game-tying RBI double, setting the stage for Chad Stevens. In the ninth inning, Stevens delivered a clutch single for his first hit of the season, driving in the go-ahead run and securing the dramatic win for Colorado.

The loss ended the Diamondbacks' five-game winning streak. They now hold a 26-34 record and sit third in the NL West. Diamondbacks' star Corbin Carroll went 2-for-4 with a strikeout, maintaining his batting average at .287.