Colorado reliever Brian Fuentes issued an intentional walk with two outs in the ninth inning to load the bases, then retired Adam Dunn on a grounder that preserved the Rockies' 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night. 

Brian Fuentes wasn't going to lose throwing his second-best pitch. 

Being a so-called "expert," I get invited to participate in more leagues than I probably should be in and certainly more than my wife knows about. 

--1B Garrett Atkins was a lineup scratch because of strep throat. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Garrett Atkins (strep throat) was scratched from the lineup Aug. 

A bad season isn't getting any better for the Rockies. 

Arizona traded for Adam Dunn to boost its offense. 

If not for their dominance over the Colorado Rockies, the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks would be looking up in the standings. 

Randy Johnson pitched six solid innings and singled in a run, Adam Dunn had a double in his Arizona debut and the Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Tuesday night. 

Randy Johnson pitched six solid innings and singled in a run, Adam Dunn had a double in his Arizona debut and the Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Tuesday night. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Jeff Francis (left shoulder inflammation) went on the 15-day disabled list July 2. 

--Middle relievers Matt Herges and Jason Grilli have struggled recently. 

After beginning their current homestand 2-5 against Washington and San Diego, the two worst teams in the National League, the Rockies conclude it with three crucial games against Arizona. 

Arizona's struggling offense got a very big boost on Monday. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Jeff Francis (left shoulder inflammation) went on the 15-day disabled list July 2.