Almost! Almost enough of a comeback, but apparently even a seven run deficit is too much. Well, that time, at least.
Recaps:
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[DBacks.com] D-backs put up fight before home win streak ends - Well, at least they made it a more interesting game than it looked like it would be.
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[FS Arizona] D-backs lose to Padres as historic streak ends - Geez, can't even win sixteen home games in row. Slackers.
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[AZ Central] Arizona Diamondbacks unable to complete comeback against San Diego Padres - Really, though, good to see them try to fight back. It's all too easy to think back about how this team would have folded last year.
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[Sign on San Diego] Padres hold on, finally beat Diamondbacks at Chase Field - Until next time, Padres...
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[DBacks.com] D-backs' title quest continues against Dodgers - Joe Saunders has been struggling a little bit lately- it'd be great to see him stabilize and strengthen the back end of the playoff rotation.
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[True Blue LA] Dazzling Diamondback Preview - It interesting how quickly things changed. A few weeks ago, it looked like we'd be fighting to keep pace with the Giants about now, while the Dodgers were wallowing and awaiting the end of the season. Now, we've cruised past the Giants, but the Dodgers have been playing pretty well lately.
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[FS Arizona] Today on FOX Sports Arizona: D-backs at Dodgers, 7 p.m. - Ah, Ted Lilly. I'm so glad you got traded into our division.
DBacks News:
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[FS Arizona] Gibson: It takes a village to raise a banner - Anybody, anytime.
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[Tucson Citizen] Lyle Overbay’s Career has Officially Gone Full Circle in Arizona - It's kind of nice to see him back. Especially for the throwback uniform weekend, and he seemed to like wearing the purple again, too.
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[Diary of a Diehard] Diamondbacks to Host First Ever Tweet Up - Remember what watching baseball was like before the internet? Before ESPN? Before TV? I'm always fascinated to think about how technology has changed the way we see our favorite sport.
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[MLB Daily Dish] D'Backs Could Promote Top Prospects Bauer, Parker - Bauer seems a little less likely after his last outing, but I'd be curious to see Parker up for a bit.
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[Dbacks.com] Video Diamondbacks salute the 2001 World Series champs - If you missed the ceremony, the DBacks have put the video up online.
Around Baseball:
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[Fox LA] Dodgers to Honor Heroes at Monday's Game - The Dodgers will honor members of the armed forces, police, and fire departments at tonight's game, as well as have a pre-game ceremony for Christina-Taylor Green.
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[NBC Philadelphia] Would You Rather: Diamondbacks or Brewers? - Philadelphia fans are starting to wonder who they'd prefer to face in the playoffs.
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[HardballTalk] "Exotic math" is going to cost Justin Verlander the MVP award - I'd think he's more likely to lose it because many people don't think a starting pitcher should win MVP...
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[Baseball Nation] Suddenly, There Are Pennant Races - Hey, if it makes the last few weeks more exciting...
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[Big League Stew] Best rookie gag ever: Strasburg and Co. dressed as giant Smurfs - And it's probably more entertaining than the Smurfs movie that came out this summer.