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Player Influence
Geraldo Perdomo
Geraldo Perdomo recorded three hits in five at-bats, drove in one run, stole a base, and scored a run for Arizona.
MLB
September 22, 2026 · Coors Field
Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies Game Analysis — September 22, 2026
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 2 |
| COL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Follow the scoring sequence from the first run to the final margin.
ARIScoreCOL
- 1Supports the analysis
Moreno doubled to center, Vargas scored.
1–0 - Supports the analysis
Perdomo singled to center, Moreno scored.
2–0 - Supports the analysis
Carroll doubled to left, Perdomo scored, Arenado to third.
3–0 - 3
Tawa hit a ground rule double, Arenado scored.
4–0 - 4–1Supports the analysis
Moniak homered to right center (431 feet).
- 4–2Supports the analysis
Norby hit sacrifice fly to right, Johnston scored.
- 4Supports the analysis
Moreno hit sacrifice fly to right, Vargas scored.
5–2 - 5Supports the analysis
Tawa hit sacrifice fly to center, Lawlar scored.
6–2 - 7
Arenado homered to left (421 feet).
7–2
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First Inning Scoring
Kyle Freeland · Gabriel Moreno · Geraldo Perdomo · Corbin Carroll
Arizona established an early 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning by recording five hits against Kyle Freeland, including RBI doubles from Gabriel Moreno and Corbin Carroll alongside an RBI single from Geraldo Perdomo.
- 1–4
Starting Appearance
Kyle Freeland
Kyle Freeland was charged with the loss after surrendering five earned runs on nine hits and one walk while recording nine outs on 69 pitches over three-plus innings.
- pitches
- 69
- innings appeared
- 1–4
- 1–4 · linked
Player Influence
Gabriel Moreno
Gabriel Moreno drove in two runs for Arizona with an RBI double in the first inning and a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning.
- 1–5 · linked
Player Influence
Tim Tawa
Tim Tawa drove in two runs via a ground-rule double in the third inning and a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning while also drawing a walk.
- 1–6 · linked
Player Influence
Ildemaro Vargas
Ildemaro Vargas reached base three times with two singles and a walk, scoring two runs for Arizona.
- 1–7
Starting Appearance
Michael Soroka
Michael Soroka earned the win by pitching 7.0 innings and allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk with nine strikeouts on 93 pitches.
- pitches
- 93
- innings appeared
- 1–7
- 1–7 · linked
Pitch Sequencing
Michael Soroka
Michael Soroka utilized his slurve as an effective secondary put-away offering, generating seven whiffs and 11 chases across 29 slurves while concluding six of his nine strikeouts on the pitch.
Michael Soroka pitch selection by count
Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (93 valid pitches). - 1–9
Offensive Run Production
Offensive Run Production
Colorado's offense was largely contained outside of the third inning, producing only one hit across the other eight innings after scoring two runs on a home run and a sacrifice fly in their lone multi-hit frame.
- 1–9
Scoring Sequence
Scoring Sequence
Arizona scored in five separate innings (first, third, fourth, fifth, and seventh), whereas Colorado was held scoreless in eight of nine innings.
- ▼ 2
Base Out State
Cole Carrigg · Hunter Goodman · Michael Soroka
In the bottom of the second inning, Cole Carrigg struck out swinging while Hunter Goodman was caught stealing second base, ending a potential Colorado threat on a strikeout double play.
- ▼ 3
Player Influence
Mickey Moniak · Michael Soroka
Mickey Moniak hit a 431-foot solo home run off Michael Soroka in the third inning to account for Colorado's first run.
- 4–5 · linked
Situational Run Manufacturing
Ildemaro Vargas · Ketel Marte · Gabriel Moreno · Jordan Lawlar · Corbin Carroll · Tim Tawa
In the fourth and fifth innings, Arizona manufactured single insurance runs by advancing leadoff baserunners to third base via productive groundouts before driving them home with sacrifice flies.
Colorado Rockies pitcher deployment
Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (4 pitchers, 3 subsequent). - ▲ 5
Player Influence
Jordan Lawlar
Jordan Lawlar doubled to lead off the fifth inning and scored Arizona's sixth run following a groundout and sacrifice fly.
- 8–9
Bullpen Usage
Juan Morillo · Kevin Ginkel
Arizona relievers Juan Morillo and Kevin Ginkel combined for two scoreless relief innings, allowing one hit and striking out two.
- pitches
- 14
- innings appeared
- 8
- 8–9
Bullpen Usage
Nick Frasso · Juan Mejia
Colorado relievers Nick Frasso and Juan Mejia each completed a scoreless inning in the eighth and ninth innings, allowing one hit combined.
- pitches
- 11
- innings appeared
- 8
See what the reviewed evidence supports—and where its limits are.
The first inning changed the burden of the game
HighArizona opened the game with a three-run first inning driven by five hits including two doubles and a single.
Evidence
- Score after inning 1: 3–0
Top 1st
- Moreno doubled to center, Vargas scored.
- Perdomo singled to center, Moreno scored.
- Carroll doubled to left, Perdomo scored, Arenado to third.
Top 1
- Ildemaro Vargas vs Kyle Freeland
- Gabriel Moreno vs Kyle Freeland
- Geraldo Perdomo vs Kyle Freeland
- Nolan Arenado vs Kyle Freeland
- Corbin Carroll vs Kyle Freeland
Not implied
- Does not imply advance scouting knowledge of Freeland's pitch sequence.
- Does not establish game-long defensive or pitching failure.
Limitations
- Reflects only the first-inning offensive sequence and does not describe pitching performance in subsequent innings.
Soroka's slurve gave the lead a shape
MediumMichael Soroka generated seven whiffs and six strikeouts with his slurve during his seven-inning start.
Evidence
- Michael Soroka · Slurve · 31% usage
Bottom 1
- Jake McCarthy vs Michael Soroka
Bottom 2
- Cole Carrigg vs Michael Soroka
- Kyle Karros vs Michael Soroka
Bottom 5
- Mickey Moniak vs Michael Soroka
Bottom 6
- Zac Veen vs Michael Soroka
Bottom 7
- Hunter Goodman vs Michael Soroka
- Slurve · 79.3 mph · Called Strike
- Slurve · 82.1 mph · Swinging Strike
- Slurve · 80.3 mph · Called Strike
- Slurve · 82.3 mph · Called Strike
- Slurve · 78.6 mph · Swinging Strike
- Slurve · 79.9 mph · Swinging Strike
- Michael Soroka · 7 IP · 2 H · 1 ER · 9 K · 1 BB · 93 pitches · W
Not implied
- Does not imply intentional pitch framing or tunneling strategy.
- Does not prove a career-wide or season-level repertoire change.
Limitations
- Does not establish pregame deception design or catcher target intent.
Michael SorokaColorado RockiesArizona kept converting position into runs
MediumArizona scored in both the fourth and fifth innings by advancing runners to third on groundouts followed by sacrifice flies.
Evidence
Top 4
- Ildemaro Vargas vs Kyle Freeland
- Ketel Marte vs Zach Agnos
- Gabriel Moreno vs Zach Agnos
Top 5
- Jordan Lawlar vs Zach Agnos
- Corbin Carroll vs Zach Agnos
- Tim Tawa vs Zach Agnos
- Vargas singled to left, Vargas safe at second on fielding error by left fielder Veen.
- Marte grounded out to pitcher, Vargas to third.
Top 4
- Moreno hit sacrifice fly to right, Vargas scored.
- Pitch 7 : Ball In Play
- Carroll grounded out to catcher, Lawlar to third.
Top 5
- Tawa hit sacrifice fly to center, Lawlar scored.
- Base/out transitions · Top 4
- Base/out transitions · Top 5
Not implied
- Does not prove coaching staff tactical orders or premeditated small-ball strategy.
Limitations
- Covers only the specified plate appearances in the fourth and fifth innings.
Colorado's offense never expanded beyond one inning
MediumColorado scored all of its runs in the third inning and managed only one hit across the remaining eight innings.
Evidence
- Final score 7–2
- Score after inning 1: 3–0
- Score after inning 2: 0–0
- Score after inning 3: 1–2
- Score after inning 4: 1–0
- Score after inning 5: 1–0
- Score after inning 6: 0–0
- Score after inning 7: 1–0
- Score after inning 8: 0–0
- Score after inning 9: 0–0
Bottom 3
- Mickey Moniak vs Michael Soroka
- Troy Johnston vs Michael Soroka
- Connor Norby vs Michael Soroka
Bottom 9
- Cole Carrigg vs Kevin Ginkel
Bottom 3
- Moniak homered to right center (431 feet).
- Norby hit sacrifice fly to right, Johnston scored.
Not implied
- Does not reflect season-long offensive capability or hitter quality.
- Does not imply lack of effort or approach failure.
Limitations
- Evaluates team-level offensive distribution in this game only.