Blackmon, Arenado HRs lead Rox vs. D-backs

Charlie Blackmon starts the scoring with a solo home run to center field in the bottom of the 1st inningThe D-backs' Jeremy Hazelbaker, competing for an outfield spot, doubled in a run off Rockies reliever Jason Motte in the top of the seventh.

Rockies starting lefty Chris Rusin, a versatile veteran who could fit in the rotation or the bullpen, faced six batters in his two innings. He gave up one hit, but erased that by forcing Dawel Lugo into a double-play grounder on an inside fastball, and was done in 23 pitches. He liked the results of a slider that he's trying to work into his mix.

"I've felt a lot better this spring than I have in the past," Rusin said. "My body, my delivery and my…