Getting a rare chance to nail down a victory, Rockies right-hander John Axford did just that Thursday against visiting San Diego.
Axford walked Yonder Alonso with one out, but struck out Will Venable and Alexi Amarista to make the one-run lead stand up and earn his second save.
He was subbing Thursday for closer Adam Ottavino, who has given up just one hit in 8 1/3 shutout innings this year, but was given the day off by Walt Weiss.
"I wanted to stay off Otto," Weiss told the Denver Post.