The Colorado Rockies snatched a dramatic 6-5 walk-off victory from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon, overcoming a late-game collapse with clutch hitting when it mattered most. After Arizona's Jake McCarthy (3-for-5) and Corbin Carroll (2-for-4, HR) sparked a three-run rally in the 7th to erase a 3-0 deficit, the Rockies' bullpen faltered—until Ryan Ritter stepped up in the 9th. The rookie infielder laced a two-run single with two outs, capping a three-hit day and delivering Colorado's second walk-off win of the week. Mickey Moniak (2 RBI) and Warming Bernabel (2-for-4, 2 R) provided early firepower, but it was Ritter's heroics that salvaged a shaky bullpen performance, including Luis Peralta's disastrous 12-pitch outing that surrendered three runs without recording an out.

The Diamondbacks' late surge—fueled by Carroll's 420-foot homer and Alek Thomas' RBI single—nearly stole the game, but Arizona's bullpen couldn't hold the lead. Jake Woodford (1.2 IP, 4 ER) and Jalen Beeks (1.0 IP, 1 ER) combined to surrender five runs in relief, wasting Nabil Crismatt's five scoreless innings to start the game. For Colorado, the win keeps their faint playoff hopes alive, while Arizona's bullpen woes continue to haunt a team that's now dropped three of four in Coors Field's thin air.

When the Arizona Diamondbacks roll into Coors Field this Sunday (August 17, 3:10 PM ET), they’ll bring a high-octane offense into baseball’s most hitter-friendly park—setting the stage for what could be a fireworks show in the Mile High City. The Rockies, always dangerous at home, will look to exploit Arizona’s pitching in the thin mountain air, where even routine fly balls can turn into souvenirs. With both teams jockeying for position in the NL West, this late-summer clash carries extra weight as the playoff race heats up.

Recent history suggests runs will be plentiful: the Diamondbacks and Rockies have combined for double-digit scores in three of their last five meetings at Coors Field. Arizona’s lineup, built on speed and power, thrives in hitter-friendly environments, while Colorado’s young core will aim to prove they can outslug anyone on their turf. Buckle up—this one could be a wild, back-and-forth battle where the bullpens decide the outcome.