Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon doubles in the top of the first inning in an 8-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night at Chase Field. (Photo: Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon keeps hitting. And hitting. And hitting.
Chuck Nazty banged out three more hits in the Rockies 8-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Blackmon is on a historic roll. He has three or more hits in five consecutive games and is only the 12th Major League player since 1901 to accomplish that feat.
His double leading off the game kickstarted the Rockies 12-hit attack. Nolan Arenado blasted a two-run home run three batters after Blackmon doubled to give the Rockies a 2-0 lead.
Colorado broke the game open with a four-run sixth inning, highlighted by Ryan McMahon's two-run double.
Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela turned in 6-and-two-thirds terrific innings, allowing onoy one run on seven hits with four walks and five strikeouts.
The Rockies win their sixth straight game over the Diamondbacks and start their nine-game, N.L. West road trip with a victory.
Game two of the series is Wednesday, June 19 at 7 p.m. MDT on KOA NewsRadio 850 AM and 94.1 FM.
With his streak of three or more hits in five straight games, Blackmon has joined elite company. Info. courtesy Rockies public relations.
Check out the KOA game recap.
After the win, KOA Voice of the Rockies Jerry Schemmel spoke with Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon.
Postgame comments from Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon.
Postgame comments from Rockies pitcher Antonio Senzatela.
Postgame comments from Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado.
Postgame comments from Rockies manager Bud Black.