Jake McCarthy's 2-out, 2-run single in 9th lifts the Diamondbacks over the Rockies 4-3

PHOENIX (AP) — Jake McCarthy hit a two-out, two-run single down the left-field line in the ninth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.

The Diamondbacks continued their hot streak, winning five in a row and 17 of 20. Arizona secured its ninth straight series win.

“We let that team give us the chance and then, when it was the right time, we took advantage,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “It was a great win.”

Arizona started its ninth-inning rally with a one-out triple from Corbin Carroll, who ripped a liner into the right-field corner and easily made it to third. Victor Vodnik (3-3) recovered to strike out Kevin Newman before Adrian Del Castillo and Geraldo Perdomo walked to load the bases.

That brought up McCarthy, who is among the hottest hitters in baseball. The left-handed batter smacked a two-strike fastball down the third-base line, and the ball easily got past Ryan McMahon, who was shading McCarthy well off the bag.

“I was able to flick one to left,” McCarthy said. “You're going to see that highlight, but Del Castillo, Perdomo, Corbin — that was awesome. If they go one, two, three, I don't hit. That's just a testament to our team, the no quit.”

The Rockies had a 3-0 lead in the third inning. Jordan Beck had an RBI single in the second and Brenton Doyle added another in the third. Michael Toglia brought home the third run with an RBI double down the left-field line.

The D-backs cut the advantage to 3-2 in the bottom of the third. Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s groundout scored a run and Josh Bell added an RBI double.

Colorado lefty Austin Gomber gave up two runs on six hits over six innings, walking one and striking out four. He’s one of the few pitchers to slow down the D-backs’ lineup in recent weeks. Arizona had scored more than seven runs per game over its last 15 contests.

Noah Davis and Tyler Kinley threw scoreless innings of relief before Vodnik's tough ninth inning. It was his third blown save in 11 chances.

“I feel like I made some pretty good pitches,” Vodnik said. “They just got me today.”

Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez made his second start of the season, giving up three runs on six hits over five innings. He walked one and struck out five. Rodriguez — who signed an $80 million, four-year deal in December — missed the first four months of the season with a strained shoulder.

McCarthy had three hits. Dylan Floro, Kevin Ginkel, Paul Sewald and Joe Mantiply (6-2) all threw a scoreless inning of relief without giving up a hit.

“Credit to their bullpen for shutting us down,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “We couldn't get anything going.”

TRAINER'S ROOM

Diamondbacks: 2B Ketel Marte had an MRI on his troublesome lower left leg. Lovullo said it revealed a “low-grade ankle sprain” and Marte is considered day-to-day.

UP NEXT

The Diamondbacks send LHP Jordan Montgomery (7-6, 6.37 ERA) to the mound for Wednesday afternoon's series finale. The Rockies will counter with RHP Tanner Gordon (0-3, 6.15).

The value of Rodriguez's contract has been corrected in this story.

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Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Noah Davis fields a sacrifice bunt by Arizona Diamondbacks' Jose Herrera before throwing to first base for the out during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll (7) and Geraldo Perdomo, center, jump on teammate Jake McCarthy after McCarthy's walk off two-run single against the Colorado Rockies during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won 4-3. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers walks off the field as Arizona Diamondbacks players celebrate a two-run walk off single by Diamondbacks' Jake McCarthy after the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake McCarthy, center, celebrates his two-run walk off single against the Colorado Rockies with teammates after the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia, right, beats Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake McCarthy (31) to first base for the out as Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (26) avoids a collision during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Colorado Rockies' Ezequiel Tovar (14) scores a run as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jose Herrera waits for a possible throw during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Colorado Rockies' Brenton Doyle connects on a run-scoring single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, right, interacts with Diamondbacks catcher Jose Herrera during the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez is unable to make a stop on a run-scoring double by Colorado Rockies' Michael Toglia during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Colorado Rockies pitcher Austin Gomber throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh Bell connects for a run-scoring double against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

MUNICH (AP) — Thomas Muller will leave Bayern Munich this summer after a 25-year career at the German club.

The 35-year-old Muller said Saturday, in a joint announcement with Bayern, that his “incredible journey” with his boyhood club will end in July.

The midfielder's contract is set to expire after the season and he's seen limited game time.

“It’s clear that today is not like any other day for me," Muller said. "My 25 years as an FC Bayern Munich player will come to an end in the summer. It’s been an incredible journey, shaped by unique experiences, great encounters and unforgettable triumphs.

“I feel immense gratitude and joy that I got to make this career with my beloved club. The special connection to the club and our fantastic fans will always remain. What I want as a farewell should be clear: titles we can celebrate together, and moments we’ll remember fondly for a long time.”

Muller has helped Bayern win 33 trophies after joining the club's academy at age 10 in the summer of 2000. He's made a club-record number of appearances with 743 matches.

The team said Muller's final game with Bayern will be at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States in June and July.

“Thomas Muller is the definition of a Bavarian fairytale career; he grew in Bavaria and with Bayern,” club president Herbert Hainer said. "Nobody has won more Bundesliga titles, and 33 trophies in total so far speak volumes. He ranks among the most outstanding personalities in FC Bayern history.”

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Bayern's Thomas Mueller, left, Harry Kane, center, and Kim Min-jae celebrate after a goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Augsburg and Bayern Munich in Augsburg, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Bayern's Thomas Mueller reacts during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Augsburg and Bayern Munich in Augsburg, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Bayern's Thomas Mueller celebrate after the German Bundesliga soccer match between Augsburg and Bayern Munich in Augsburg, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)