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Diamondbacks sweep doubleheader, beat Rockies in in nightcap

By the Associated Press

Josh VanMeter hit a three-run homer, David Peralta and Tim Locastro both had three hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5 Friday night to sweep a doubleheader.

The Diamondbacks have won four straight games on their homestand. Zac Gallen struck out a career-high 10 over six innings to lead Arizona to a 4-0 victory in the opener.

Colorado's loss in the first game, coupled with other results Friday night, eliminated the Rockies from playoff contention. Last-place Arizona was already out of the postseason chase.

The Diamondbacks took a 6-1 lead in the first inning of the nightcap, sending 12 batters to the plate.