PHOENIX -- Tyler Skaggs had never pitched in front of a bigger crowd, and he had never been better in his very young and so promising big league career. Skaggs tossed eight innings of three-hit ball in his return to Arizonas rotation, and the Diamondbacks opened a 10-game homestand with a 5-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. "He reminded me of Barry Zito when he was with Oakland," said Michael Cuddyer, who had one of Colorados three singles. "He had a two-seamer away and then in the middle innings he started throwing that curveball, which is a plus-plus curveball. It was very reminiscent of Zito in Oakland." Skaggs, who turns 22 next week and is considered one of the top pitching prospects in the game, struck out five and walked one after he was recalled from Triple-A Reno for the second time this season. "I feel awesome," the left-hander said. "Its great. To be up here this young is a dream come true." Paul Goldschmidt drove in two runs with a double and single, raising his NL-leading total to 71 RBIs. A.J. Pollock had two hits and scored three times, and Aaron Hill had a two-run single. Colorados Jorge De La Rosa (8-5) gave up three runs and seven hits in 5 1-3 innings. He had allowed three runs combined in his previous three starts. Corey Dickerson and Nolan Arenado also had a single for the Rockies. J.J. Putz got three outs to complete the three-hitter for Arizona. The Diamondbacks, who concluded a 10-game trip with a 5-4, 15-inning victory at the New York Mets on Thursday, played in front of a sellout crowd of 45,505. It was the biggest total for Chase Field since opening day. It also was their first home game since 19 Arizona firefighters died while trying to extinguish an erratic wildfire last Sunday. The Diamondbacks paid tribute to the victims of the tragedy during a pregame ceremony that featured a bagpipe band playing "Amazing Grace" while photos of each of the fallen firefighters were shown on the ballparks giant video screen. Colorado had four baserunners, and only one of them reached second. One was thrown out trying to steal second, and another erased on a double play. Skaggs (2-1) retired 12 in a row in one stretch. "After the road trip we needed him to come out and eat some innings up," Goldschmidt said. "For him to go eight, and obviously not give up any runs as well, was huge. He set the tone early, was working quick. That was humongous tonight. "We really needed a good outing to give the bullpen a little bit of rest, and it kind of energized the guys as well. You couldnt ask him to do anything more." The Rockies, already with Troy Tulowitzki on the 15-day disabled list, were without Carlos Gonzalez because of a sore back. Pollock tripled and scored on De La Rosas wild pitch in the first, and came up with another big hit in the third. Didi Gregorius led off with a single, and was sacrificed to second by Skaggs. Pollock then hit a soaring fly ball to the left-field corner that bounced off the yellow line atop the Diamondbacks bullpen fence for a double, despite Dickersons attempt to haul it in. Umpires reviewed the play and upheld the call on the field. That left runners at second and third with one out. Gregorius was caught in a rundown on Hills chopper to third, but Goldschmidts soft single to centre brought in Pollock. After Skaggs cruised through a seven-pitch sixth, Arizona got another run and ended De La Rosas night in the bottom half. Hill led off with a double to the right-field corner, and then Goldschmidt scorched a line drive RBI double over the head of centre fielder Tyler Colvin. Arizona tacked on two more against Adam Ottavino in the seventh. 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COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The first time Missouri played Middle Tennessee State was Sept. 20, 2003, when the Tigers narrowly defeated the Blue Raiders 41-40 in overtime.Missouri coach Barry Odom was a graduate assistant coach on that team, and earlier this week, fondly recalled a walk-off touchdown in the south end zone of Faurot Field.After Saturday, new memories of Middle Tennessee State will likely occupy Odoms thoughts.The Blue Raiders spoiled Missouris 105th homecoming, defeating the Tigers 51-45 Saturday.Its the most points Missouri has ever scored in a loss.Im frustrated that we didnt win the football game, Odom said. We played very poorly in a lot of aspects.Brent Stockstill was 23 of 41 for 280 yards and four touchdowns, and added 70 yards rushing on seven carries as the Blue Raiders amassed 584 yards of offense, including 300 rushing yards.I definitely think thats the biggest win Ive ever been a part of, Stockstill said. It was huge for us. I think it starts with the no turnovers. I thought we were able to move it and protect it...overall we moved it all day and protected the ball and thats what wins games.Middle Tennessee State coach Rick Stockstill described it as a phenomenal win for us.Our guys competed their tails off, Brent Stockstill said. They battled. They never flinched. They never relaxed. It was back and forth the whole game.ITavius Mathers rushed 28 times for 215 yards and a touchdown for Middle Tennessee, and also caught 8 passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. Its the highest individual rushing total Missouri has surrendered since Auburns Tre Mason rushed for 180 yards in the 2013 Southeastern Conference championship.Missouri (2-5) had 629 total yards on 104 plays, its highest play total of the season.Running back Damarea Crockett had 29 carries for 156 yards and 4 touchdowns and Ish Witter added 19 carries for 121 yards. Crocketts four scores are the most by a freshman running back in school history.Missouri quarterback Drew Lock was 20 of 40 for 281 yards and two touchdowns and rushed 10 times for 63 yards.Its hard to describe how it feels, Lock said of the loss. Its dull. Its not something that you want to repeat. I thought we did a good job during practice to get ready and make sure that this didnt happen. Now that it did, we just have to practice even harder and make sure that we dont get this feeling again.Middle Tennessee State (4-2) jumped out to a 10-00 lead before Crocketts first touchdown made it a one-score game.dddddddddddd The Blue Raiders held a 34-28 lead at halftime in a game that saw seven lead changes.Missouri took its final lead of the game with 13:27 remaining in the third quarter when Crocketts fourth touchdown put the Tigers up 35-34.The Blue Raiders only targeted seven pass catchers, with Richie James leading the way with 5 catches for 129 yards and a touchdown. Dennis Andrews added 5 catches for 65 yards and two touchdowns, including a 5-yard score with 10:31 left, extending the Blue Raiders lead to 48-38.Missouri tight end Kendall Blanton caught two passes for 37 yards and a touchdown and Ray Wingo caught his first pass since Sept. 10, a 17-yard touchdown.INJURY REPORTThe Tigers lost four starters to injury, three of which occurred in the first half. Linebacker Michael Scherer and cornerback John Gibson both sustained knee injuries that sidelined them for the day. Tight end Jason Reese sustained an injury to his ribs, and defensive tackle Terry Beckner Jr. went down in the third quarter with a left knee injury and did not return.THE TAKEAWAYMissouri: The Tigers were flagged 13 times for 125 yards, allowing the Blue Raiders to extend multiple drives. In the second quarter, Missouri punter Corey Fatony booted a 57-yard punt that was called back because of an illegal motion penalty. On the ensuing re-kick, a high snap forced Fatony to dive on the ball at the Missouri 7-yard line, setting up a rushing touchdown by Richie James.Weve got to look back and evaluate where they came from, Odom said of the penalties. Is it technique? Is it habits in practice? That will never win. Our margin for error is so low. Thats 100 hidden yards right there. Inexcusable.Middle Tennessee State: The Blue Raiders took care of the ball the entire game. They did not turn the ball over to a Missouri defense that has 14 takeaways on the season. Missouri had two turnovers and the Blue Raiders capitalized, converting them into 10 points.UP NEXT:Missouri: The Tigers host Kentucky next Saturday. The Wildcats defeated Missouri last year 21-13 in Lexington.Middle Tennessee State: The Blue Raiders play at Florida International next Saturday. Middle Tennessee won the last meeting 42-34 Oct. 17, 2015 in Murfeesboro. ' ' '