PHOENIX -- Friday night was like most of the rest of this Rockies road trip -- this time with starting pitcher German Marquez delivering in sterling fashion, with 11 strikeouts -- only with one delightful plot twist.
RBI singles by David Dahl and Nolan Arenado and a two-run hit from Ian Desmond lifted the Rockies to a 6-2 victory over the D-backs at Chase Field.
The Rockies arrived in Phoenix having hit .158 -- and 4-for-37 with runners in scoring position -- while beginning a key road trip 1-5 and falling out of first place in the National League West and even out of the second NL Wild Card.