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Blackmon, Jones star in 5-run fifth, lead Rockies over D-backs 9-4 for first win of season

The Rockies earned their first win of the season after getting outscored 23-4 over the first two games. Colorado trailed 3-2 heading into the fifth before their big rally.
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Posted at 8:04 AM, Mar 31, 2024
and last updated 2024-03-31 10:04:40-04

PHOENIX (AP) — Charlie Blackmon had two hits and two RBIs, Nolan Jones hit a two-run triple and the Colorado Rockies used a five-run fifth inning to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Saturday night.

The Rockies earned their first win of the season after getting outscored 23-4 over the first two games. Colorado trailed 3-2 heading into the fifth before their big rally.

The first five Rockies reached base and all of them scored. Brenton Doyle added a two-run homer in the eighth.