# 'I Can’t Explain It': Arizona Diamondbacks Offense Muted Again in Another Loss at Colorado ## Diamondbacks Offense Continues to Struggle Arizona Diamondbacks offense came up short again on Saturday, falling 5-1 in Colorado to the Rockies. ## Offense Unable to Find Rhythm Going 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position, a day after going 3-for-15 in the series opener, the Diamondbacks had 11 strikeouts and grounded into three double plays. No hitter had more than one hit, with Ketel Marte, Carson Kelly, and Jake McCarthy accounting for Arizona’s three singles. ## Peralta’s Impressive Start Wasted Merrill Kelly (11-5) took the loss, allowing four runs on six hits in five innings of work, while striking out four and walking two. It was the first time since July 9 that he allowed more than three runs in an outing. ## Offense Needs to Step Up “We’ve got to hit,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “We’ve got to find a way to put some runs on the board. We’ve got to get some guys on base and get some hits with runners in scoring position.” ## Struggles Against Lefties Continue Arizona’s offense has struggled against left-handed pitchers this season, batting just .223 with a .658 OPS. With Zac Gallen expected to start in the series finale Sunday, the Diamondbacks offense will have another challenge against a southpaw. ## Conclusion The Diamondbacks have now lost five of their last six games and are in danger of falling below .500 for the first time since June 29. The offense needs to find its rhythm soon if Arizona is going to make a run at a playoff spot.
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