Like they say, go .500 on the road and win two of three at home, and you'll do pretty well. Mission accomplished against the Dodgers.
Recaps:
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[DBacks.com] Hudson gets it done with his arm and his bat - Complete game and a home run? Well, pretty good, I guess, but we'll expect better from you next time, Hudson.
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[FS Arizona] Hudson does it all for Diamondbacks - It's always fun to see an intentional walk backfire on the other team, especially when it's bringing up the pitcher.
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[AZ Central] Daniel Hudson does it all in Arizona Diamondbacks victory over Los Angeles Dodgers - It's not often you'll see a manager say he liked the matchup when he's sending his starting pitcher to the plate.
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[LA Times] Dodgers lose, 4-1, to Diamondbacks - "Do the Dodgers have to sweep the San Francisco Giants in the three-game series that starts Monday?" Well, we would certainly appreciate it. Really, though, how many people still look at the Dodgers, 12.5 games out of first in mid-July, and think they're still in contention?
And now... Milwaukee.
Series Previews:
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[DBacks.com] Prince brings his MVP ways back to Phoenix - I'm pretty sure we all recall enough of this subplot.
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[FS Arizona] Today on FOX Sports Arizona: D-backs vs. Brewers - Ryan Braun is still having some health problems- he left Saturday's game early and was only available to pinch hit yesterday.
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[Macon.com] Milwaukee Brewers (51-45) at Arizona Diamondbacks (51-44) - The Brewers split their series in Denver.
Diamondbacks News:
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[DBacks.com] Drew does not regret missed triple - One of those instances where the ball bounces just right, or wrong depending on your point of view. Fortunately, it didn't hurt us too much.
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[AZ Central] Diamondbacks' Daniel Hudson making adjustments in 2011 - Kirk Gibson: "Daniel's actually a different kind of pitcher than he was last year. So he's evolving into who he's going to be." We were pretty happy with the pitcher he was last year, but he's doing well this year, too.
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[Sporting News] Get to Know: Arizona prospects - The Sporting News looks at Paul Goldschmidt and Colin Cowgill- who are we more likely to see in the majors first?
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[Bird Droppings] More on the big HR day - The Missoula Osprey had a six home run game on Sunday, including a grand slam from Eric Groff. Here's a few bits of information about the event.
Around Baseball:
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[Baseball Nation] Hey, Bud! We Need Replay Review NOW - Yes, it was a blown call. But I have more sympathy for a team losing a game when they don't walk in a run.
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[Big League Stew] Awkward: Shane Victorino’s homer sails foul, no one tells him - You have to admit, it's kind of funny. But at least he didn't stand at home and watch it.
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[FanGraphs] The Three Worst Double Plays Ever - The worst double play? Hit into by someone wearing Sedona Red today...
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[New York Times] K-Rod Deal Costs a Fan, 5, His Innocence - It's always rough on a kid when your favorite player gets traded or released. Sometimes, it never gets easier. (We miss you, Dan Haren.)