Snakes (still) alive! D-backs sweep Rockies clinging to playoff hopes with 3 to play

DENVER — Snakes alive! By virtue of their 12-8 win over the Rockies on Thursday afternoon at Coors Field, the Diamondbacks achieved their goal of getting to San Diego for the final series of the regular season with their playoff hopes still alive. They still have work to do, though: State of the race The Cubs clinched a postseason berth by beating the Marlins on Thursday, and the Diamondbacks knew when they departed Denver for San Diego that the Padres could also clinch a spot Thursday night against the Dodgers. But, even if the Phillies beat the Brewers on Thursday…