Five-run ninth enables Rockies, who had scored 21 games in first seven games of the trip, to blow out Diamondbacks and move 3 1/2 games ahead of Giants in wild-card race

Contreras shines in Rockies debut, Smith and Gonzalez homer as Rockies improve to 4-1 on this 10-game homestand and stay one game ahead of the Giants in the wild-card race

Rockies drop series opener at New York and lose for just sixth time in past 22 road games as Morales allows pinch-hit grand slam after Rincon loads the bases

The Rockies let a chance to put another game between them and the Giants slip away with a disappointing loss in game they led by three runs at one point.

Rockies move a half game ahead of the Giants in the wild-card race and have won five of their past six games, nine of their past 12 and 31 of 42 since June 3.

The Rockies, who blew a four-run lead Saturday, blew a three-run lead as they lost consecutive games for the first time since June 23-24 and saw their steak of four consecutive series wins at home end.

Rockies six-game winning streak at Coors Field ends as Peralta blows first save in eighth-inning meltdown

Morales returns for Rockies; Petit on mound for Arizona.

Left-hander to start Wednesday morning for Triple-A Colorado Springs

Bits and pieces from the Rockies’ 9-8 loss to the Diamondbacks