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The Arizona Diamondbacks edged the Colorado Rockies 5–4 on May 23 at Chase Field in a tight contest that showcased both teams' offensive limitations. Arizona's pitching staff struck out seven while allowing eight hits and four earned runs, posting a 4.14 ERA, while Colorado's hurlers recorded eight strikeouts but surrendered eleven hits and five earned runs with a 4.90 ERA. The Diamondbacks' lineup generated just eleven hits with a .710 OPS and one home run, yet converted those opportunities into five runs batted in to secure the one-run victory. Colorado managed eight hits and matched Arizona's one homer while driving in four runs, but their .690 OPS and higher ERA proved the difference in a low-scoring affair. Neither team committed an error, keeping the game clean defensively despite the offensive struggles from both sides. Arizona's ability to eke out a run despite modest offensive production suggests the Diamondbacks' pitching depth may prove critical as the season progresses.