Eugenio Suárez ties the NL HR lead and Ketel Marte goes 4-for-4 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 5-3 on June 22, 2025, for their third straight win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The only thing hotter than the 98-degree temperature at Coors Field on Sunday was the Diamondbacks' offense. Led by another titanic blast from Eugenio Suárez and a perfect night from Ketel Marte, Arizona secured a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, pushing their winning streak to a crucial three games and improving to 39-37 on the season.
With his 25th home run, Eugenio Suárez is now tied with Shohei Ohtani for the National League lead and leads all of MLB with 67 RBIs.
The Diamondbacks' offense wasted no time setting the pace. For the second straight night, Ketel Marte led off the game with a double, igniting the lineup from the very first pitch. He didn't stop there, finishing with a perfect 4-for-4 performance that has seen him go an incredible 7-for-10 in the series. While Marte was the catalyst, Eugenio Suárez and Geraldo Perdomo provided the thunder. Perdomo launched his eighth homer of the season, but it was Suárez's solo shot in the sixth inning that truly electrified the ballpark and padded Arizona's lead.
Eugenio Suárez isn't just hot; he's on a historic pace. His home run on Sunday was his third in as many games, bringing his season total to 25 and tying him with the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani for the National League lead. Beyond the long ball, Suárez has become the ultimate run producer. With a sacrifice fly and his solo homer, he pushed his RBI total to 67, which doesn't just lead the NL—it leads all of Major League Baseball. He is the engine in the middle of this lineup, consistently delivering in the biggest moments.
While the bats sizzled, the pitching staff did its job to secure the victory. Merrill Kelly battled through six innings in the oppressive heat, allowing three runs (two earned) to pick up his seventh win of the season and move to 7-3. From there, the bullpen was lights-out. The trio of Ryan Thompson, Jalen Beeks, and Shelby Miller slammed the door, with Miller earning his eighth save by navigating a clean ninth inning. It was a complete team effort that showcased both offensive firepower and pitching resilience.
With momentum firmly on their side, the D-backs will look to complete the sweep on Monday. Brandon Pfaadt (8-4, 5.38 ERA) gets the ball against the struggling Antonio Senzatela, offering a prime opportunity to capitalize on the Rockies' league-leading strikeout rate. Another win would not only cap a perfect series but also push the Diamondbacks further above .500 as they continue their mid-season push.
