Eugenio Suárez hit his 300th career homer, leading the Diamondbacks to a 14-8 rout of the Rockies on June 21, 2025. See how Suárez made history in the win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
In the thin air of Coors Field, history was made. Eugenio Suárez launched his 300th career home run—and then added another for good measure—powering the Arizona Diamondbacks to a wild 14-8 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night. It was a slugfest from start to finish, but Suárez's milestone moment stole the show, etching his name in the MLB record books.
It’s a special moment for me and my family. I’m grateful to do it with this team.
Eugenio Suárez didn't just join the 300-homer club; he kicked the door down. The veteran third baseman had a night to remember, going 3-for-5 with a staggering five RBI. His first blast, the historic 300th, came in the third inning. He followed it up with another long ball in the sixth, becoming just the 12th active player to reach the milestone. 'I’ve worked hard for this, and I’m proud to reach this milestone,' Suárez said, and his performance single-handedly kept the D-backs' offense humming.
While Suárez was the main event, the entire lineup contributed to the 14-run outburst. The D-backs scored in six different innings, consistently pressuring the Rockies' pitching. The biggest blow outside of Geno's homers came from a returning Ketel Marte, who crushed a three-run shot in the seventh to put the game out of reach. It was a fantastic sign for Marte, who looked healthy and powerful. Randal Grichuk added a triple and two RBI, while youngsters Tim Tawa and Isan Vargas also chipped in, proving this was a total team victory.
It was far from a typical ace performance for Zac Gallen, but he did what was needed to get the win. Battling his command at altitude, Gallen grinded through five innings, allowing six runs (five earned) but ultimately securing his fifth victory of the season (5-8). On a night when the bats provided 14 runs of support, a gritty performance was enough. The bullpen took over for the final four frames, allowing two more runs but successfully closing out the high-scoring affair.
This was a much-needed offensive explosion for the Diamondbacks, highlighted by a truly special career milestone for Eugenio Suárez. While the pitching in the thin Denver air left something to be desired, the bats proved they can carry the team. Now, the challenge is to bottle this momentum, get a cleaner performance on the mound tomorrow, and secure a crucial series win against a division rival.
