Nolan Arenado homers as Diamondbacks defeat Rockies 9-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:28 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Nolan Arenado hit a grand slam in the first inning, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks secure a 9-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on August 10 in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks scored seven runs in the first two innings, with Michael Soroka returning to pitch 4 1/3 scoreless innings. Gabriel Hughes struggled for the Rockies, allowing seven runs over four innings. The win puts Arizona eight games above.500 for the first time this season. The teams face off again with Mitch Bratt starting for the Diamondbacks.
- •Arenado's grand slam is his eighth career slam.
- •Diamondbacks scored seven runs in the first two innings.
- •Michael Soroka returned from injury, pitching 4 1/3 scoreless innings.
- •Gabriel Hughes allowed seven runs and suffered the loss.
- •Diamondbacks move to 64-56 on the season.
- 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — Nolan Arenado hits 8th career grand slam, D-backs cruise in a 9-0 win over the Rockies
"Nolan Areando hit a grand slam in the first inning against his former team, Michael Soroka had a successful return on the mound and the Arizona Diamondbacks jumped out to a big early lead for a 9-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. The D-backs (64-56) moved to eight games above .500 for the first time this season. Arenado hammered a fastball up in the zone from Gabriel Hughes over the left-field fence for his eighth career grand slam and second of the season.
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