D-backs beat Rockies, stay alive

Arizona defeated Colorado 7-2 at Coors Field on Tuesday night, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a crowded Wild Card race.

Fate no longer in their hands

After losing back-to-back home series to Texas and Miami, the Diamondbacks trail three teams by four games with five games left. They need those teams to lose.

Lovullo preaches focus on control

Manager Torey Lovullo told his team to focus only on winning their games, saying they cannot control what other teams do but can control their own effort.

“All we can take care of is our business here in Colorado.”

Soroka shines at altitude

Pitcher Michael Soroka threw seven innings with just two hits and one earned run, thriving at Coors Field's elevation. Growing up in Calgary helped him adapt to high-altitude pitching.

“I think the feel is pretty normal for me.”

Arenado powers offense in return

Former Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado went 3-for-5 in his return to Denver, nearly hitting for the cycle as Arizona's offense jumped on Colorado early.

Soroka signing proves valuable

Signed as a free agent last winter with little fanfare, Michael Soroka has become one of the key reasons Arizona remains in playoff contention this season.