Rockies continue to struggle
Gerardo Parra doubled in the go-ahead runs, Brandon Allen and Ryan Roberts homered and the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies, 7-5, Friday night, sending the NL wild-card leaders to their fifth loss in six games. With the score tied at 4-4 and two out in the seventh, Parra hit a deep fly down the right-field line. After a long run, Brad Hawpe dropped the ball, allowing two runs to score. Troy Tulowitzki homered for the third straight game for the Rockies.
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