So maybe fourth place wasn't the goal we we're looking to be at in mid June, but anything is better than last place!
Quotes
"He hangs in there. He says out of big innings, and he did that tonight. He's improving big time."
-Kirk Gibson on Collmenter's outing
Daily D'backs
D-backs series win BTN - Arizona Sports 620
Montero's blast lifts D-backs over punchless Padres - dbacks.com
In Saturday night's game against the Padres, the D-backs catcher provided the biggest blow by pulling a two-run homer down the right-field line to lead Arizona to a 3-1 at Pecto Park.
Owings shoulder not better; visit from doctor to come - azcentral
Owings has been bothered by a left-shoulder injury and likely will fly back to Phoenix on the team's off day Monday to see a doctor.
La Russa plans tweaks for D-backs - Fox Sports Arizona
Change is coming to the Diamondbacks, of course. The only thing that is uncertain is the scope.
Montero throwing out more basestealers - azcentral
Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero wants runners to try to steal off him. "Try" being an operative word.
D-backs look for sweep of Padres - mlb.com game preview
Mike Bolsinger gets the start for the D-backs. He looks to keep his recent success going as he allowed one run over 7 2/3 innings the last time out against the Giants.
Around MLB
A's win very odd game -mlb.com
The A's never cease to amaze, even at the most trying of times.
Napoli's epic game winning homerun off Tanaka - mlb.com