The Arizona Diamondbacks kicked off their highly anticipated season with a bang, delivering a stunning performance in their opener against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field. It was a night to remember, as the Diamondbacks set a flurry of club records and dominated the Rockies with a resounding 16-1 victory.
In a game filled with excitement, the third inning stood out as the highlight, with the Diamondbacks exploding for 14 runs on 13 hits. They batted around the lineup twice, setting new records for runs, hits, and plate appearances. It was an incredible display of offensive prowess that left the sellout crowd of 49,011 in awe.
What made the performance even more impressive was the fact that eight Diamondbacks players had multi-hit games, with each of them contributing to the onslaught in the third inning. Even Corbin Carroll, who didn't get a hit, drew two walks and scored twice in that historic inning.
The 14-run outburst in a single inning on Opening Day was a rarity in baseball history, with only three other teams achieving a similar feat since 1900. The Diamondbacks also became the first team in 14 years to send 18 batters to the plate in an inning, further highlighting their dominance.
Leading the charge was Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who had a stellar game with three hits and five RBIs, including a two-run homer in the first inning. On the mound, right-hander Zac Gallen was solid, giving up just one run in five innings of work.
The third inning started innocuously enough, but quickly spiraled out of control for the Rockies. It began with Geraldo Perdomo's single at 7:50 p.m. and ended 34 minutes later after a relentless barrage of hits and walks. Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll set the table with a single and a walk, respectively, loading the bases for the Diamondbacks. What followed was a hitting clinic, with Gurriel, Christian Walker, Gabriel Moreno, and Eugenio Suarez all driving in runs.
Rookie Blaze Alexander also made his mark in the third inning, recording his first career hit with a single to center field. The hit came in a comical fashion, as Alexander initially thought he had walked and started heading to first base before realizing his mistake and turning back to hit a single.
Overall, it was a night of records, milestones, and pure excitement for the Diamondbacks and their fans, setting the tone for what promises to be an exhilarating season.
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