Kennedy has big hit, pitches D-backs to win

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy (31) is greeted at the dugout by Miguel Montero, left, and manager Kirk Gibson, center, after hitting a three-run triple against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth winning of a baseball game, Monday, July 23, 2012, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Ian Kennedy had a bases-clearing triple and scattered five hits over eight strong innings Monday night, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3.
Paul Goldschmidt homered and Willie Bloomquist added an RBI double for the Diamondbacks, who have won a season-high seven straight home games and five of six overall.
Josh Rutledge hit his first career home run and doubled, and Carlos Gonzalez also homered for the Rockies, losers of five of six.
Kennedy (8-8) allowed two runs and struck out seven en route to his second straight win. Kennedy has lasted eight innings in each of his past two starts, giving up three runs on 13 hits across the 16 innings.
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