The Rockies collect 20 hits and crush the Diamondbacks, 15 – 8, as OF Juan Pierre strokes five base hits. The Snakes blow a 5-run lead, but need just one win to clinch the National League West. They also lose P Brian Anderson, who is forced to leave the game after suffering a broken foot when he is hit by a line drive off the bat of Ben Petrick in the 3rd.

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On September 21, 2002 — The Rockies collect 20 hits and crush the Diamondbacks, 15 – 8, as OF Juan Pierre strokes five base hits. The Snakes blow a 5-run lead, but need just one win to clinch the National League West. They also lose P Brian Anderson, who is forced to leave the game after suffering a broken foot when he is hit by a line drive off the bat of Ben Petrick in the 3rd.

 

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