SnakeBytes 8/30: Five Games Edition

How 'bout that, huh?

Recaps:

• [DBacks.com] D-backs show some fight in seventh straight win - You want to know how to get the Rockies? They hit a batter, you hit a run-scoring double! They put one of yours on first base, you put one of theirs in the clubhouse with a five run deficit! That's the Diamondbacks way!

• [FS Arizona] Diamondbacks have Upton's aching back - Justin Upton was hit by a pitch for the 15th time this year. The team wasn't happy with it. Daniel Hudson said "We're taking it a little personally." I'm not gonna lie, that gives me chills a little bit. Seeing them go out and step up to defend their teammate? That gives me hope for this team, even more than a winning record.

• [AZ Central] Daniel Hudson lifts Arizona Diamondbacks over Colorado Rockies - The pitching has been fantastic this last stretch. Full credit to all our starters and the bullpen for such an incredible run of games.

• [The Denver Post] Hudson throws 7 shutout innings for Arizona - The Rockies had their chances against Hudson early on. But he worked out of it, and once he was focused, they didn't have a chance, as he sent down the last eleven batters he faced.

• [DBacks.com] Big deal of 2009 a winner for all involved - At the time of the trade, I thought this would be what Josh Byrnes's tenure with the DBacks was judged by. It wasn't enough to keep him his job, but we probably owe him a thank you for it.

• [FS Arizona] D-backs as confident as their manager - The season isn't over yet. But Gibby is pretty confident in this team, and they're listening to him.

• [AZ Central] Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Chris Young's walks offset woes - Yeah, he isn't hitting as well as we'd like. But he's leading the team in walks, so that helps.

• [SB Nation Arizona] Ryan Roberts: The Poster Child For The 2011 Arizona Diamondbacks - A guy who barely made the team out of Spring Training, has jumped up to take advantage of an opening in the roster, and has been playing out of his mind to surprise all of us this season. Uh, yeah, that pretty much represents the season well. The Dread Pirate came into the season with 10 home runs and 7 stolen bases in his career, and now he's got an outside shot at joining J-Up (and probably CY) in the 20-20 club this year.

• [The D-blog] D-backs Prospects Making Their Mark in Mobile - Look, I may not normally be too big a fan of prospects. But running out this rotation at Mobile is pretty awesome.

• [Reno Gazette-Journal] Dan Hinxman: D'backs brass made Aces' run a possibility - The Aces have seen a turn-around like the DBacks did this year, going from fourth place last year to holding first place for over four months straight now, and winning their first PCL title. There's a lot to enjoy in the DBacks system this year.

• [Baseball Nation] Should We Have Seen The Diamondbacks Coming? - Hey, I didn't expect it. I don't hold it against anyone who doubted this team. (But, come on, automatically in last place? I thought we'd at least fight for third.)

Around Baseball:

• [Beyond the Box Score] Dustin Pedroia vs. Little League - Best infographic I've seen in weeks.

• [ESPN] Information age is changing the way the game is played - Age of the geek, baby, as Hardison often reminds us. After the article posted in the comments a few days back about football teams using iPads for playbooks, here is a look into how technology is working its way into baseball.

• [Baltimore Sun] Has Mark Reynolds exceeded your expectations in 2011? - From the "Diamondbacks Past" file- Mark has gotten some bad press for his defense lately, but he's cut down on the Ks and his average is up, so are the Orioles happy with what they've seen from him?

• [Big League Stew] Ballpark hero: Nationals Park beer vendor saves choking child - This guy? Hero.

• [Baseball Nation] Cubs Vs. Giants: A Game Defying All Odds - I'm just gonna leave this here.