D-backs top Rockies 5-3 on June 22, 2025, as Suárez and Marte stay hot. But a major injury to closer Justin Martinez puts a damper on the victory.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The Arizona Diamondbacks sizzled in the 98-degree Denver heat on Sunday, extending their winning streak to three games with a hard-fought 5-3 victory over the Rockies. The offense was an unstoppable force, led by another blast from Eugenio Suárez and a perfect night from Ketel Marte. However, the celebration was bittersweet, as devastating news about closer Justin Martinez cast a shadow over an otherwise stellar day for the Snakes.
Eugenio Suárez has homered in three straight games, tying Shohei Ohtani for the NL lead with 25 homers and pushing his MLB-best RBI total to 67.
The D-backs' offense is simply on another level right now. Eugenio Suárez continued his torrid pace, launching his 25th home run of the season, a number that ties him for the National League lead. He also drove in another run with a sac fly, padding his MLB-leading RBI total. Not to be outdone, Ketel Marte was a machine at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with a leadoff double. Geraldo Perdomo added a homer of his own, and the relentless pressure from the top of the order was too much for Colorado to handle.
Just as the team learned it would be without its closer for the foreseeable future, the rest of the bullpen delivered a masterclass. After Merrill Kelly's solid six-inning start, the relievers were lights-out. Ryan Thompson inherited a jam in the seventh with two on and no outs, but coolly picked off a runner and escaped without a scratch. Jalen Beeks followed with a perfect eighth, and Shelby Miller slammed the door in the ninth, striking out the side to earn his eighth save. It was a statement performance when the team needed it most.
In a crushing blow to the team, the Diamondbacks confirmed that closer Justin Martinez will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. The loss is immense, as Martinez was a reliable force at the back end of the bullpen. His absence not only sidelines him for the rest of 2025 but for a large portion of 2026 as well. It's a tough pill to swallow for a team with playoff aspirations and puts immense pressure on guys like Miller, Beeks, and Thompson to step into even bigger roles.
While the news at the major league level was mixed, there was a bright spot down on the farm. Top prospect Jordan Lawlar had a monster night for the Triple-A Reno Aces, racking up three hits and driving in three runs. His continued development is a huge positive, and with the way he's swinging the bat, he's making a strong case that he could be a factor in Arizona later this season.
The Diamondbacks showed their resilience today, securing a tough win on a sweltering day in Denver. While the offense is firing on all cylinders, the real test begins now as the bullpen must navigate the season without its closer. With a series win on the line tomorrow, Arizona will need to carry this momentum forward and prove that their 'next man up' mentality can overcome this significant loss.
