D-backs blank Rockies 8-0 on Aug 8, 2025! Corbin Carroll's 23rd homer & dominant pitching led the charge. See how Arizona dismantled Colorado at Chase Field.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Now that's the kind of baseball we've been waiting for. After a frustrating couple of games, the Arizona Diamondbacks came out firing on all cylinders Friday night, delivering a complete and utter dismantling of the Colorado Rockies in an 8-0 shutout victory. It was a statement win, proving the pre-game oddsmakers right and reminding everyone what this team is capable of when both the bats and the arms are in sync.
The Diamondbacks blanked the Rockies 8-0, fueled by Corbin Carroll's 23rd homer and a lights-out performance from the entire pitching staff.
The D-backs offense, which had sputtered recently, roared back to life against Colorado. The charge was led by none other than Corbin Carroll, who blasted his 23rd home run of the season, sending a jolt of energy through Chase Field. But he wasn't alone. Ketel Marte was a hitting machine, collecting multiple hits to raise his season average to a solid .284. Meanwhile, the ever-reliable Geraldo Perdomo continued his stellar season, adding another RBI to bring his impressive total to 75. It was the kind of timely, clutch hitting that turns tight games into blowouts.
As good as the offense was, the story of the night was the pitching. The entire staff combined for a masterful performance, holding a potent Rockies lineup to just a handful of hits and, most importantly, zero runs. From the starter to the relievers, every arm that took the mound was locked in, executing pitches and trusting the stellar defense behind them. This shutout wasn't just a win; it was a demonstration of dominance and a huge confidence booster for a pitching corps facing some uncertainty.
This dominant performance couldn't have come at a better time, especially considering the recent news from the bullpen. Just a couple of days ago, the team made the tough decision to move key reliever Kevin Ginkel to the 60-day IL with a shoulder sprain, a significant blow to their late-inning plans. To fill the gap, veteran Casey Kelly was called up from Triple-A Reno, while Kyle Nelson was optioned down. With Ginkel out for the foreseeable future, seeing the bullpen step up in such a big way on Friday provides a glimmer of hope that they can weather this storm.
One win, even a dominant one, doesn't make a season, but this 8-0 drubbing of the Rockies feels like more than just another tally in the win column. It was a response. It showed the character of this team to snap a losing streak and perform under the pressure of roster instability. Now, the challenge is to build on this momentum for the rest of the series and the remainder of this critical homestand. If Friday night is any indication, the Diamondbacks are ready for the fight.
