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"We couldn't have asked him to do anything more," said D-backs second baseman Aaron Hill, who drove in two runs. "He came out and pounded the zone for eight innings. It was impressive what the guy did tonight for us."
Aaron Hill
"He hasn't had the velocity he has had in the past, but it doesn't matter," Gibson said. "If you throw the ball where it's gotta be thrown, you can be more than effective that way. Maybe earlier he was trying to overthrow a little bit and he sacrificed the command."
Kirk Gibson
"It was just fastball command, throwing it for strikes and getting ahead in the count," Skaggs said. "Strike one is the best pitch in baseball. It means you're getting ahead of batters."
Tyler Skaggs
"The situation was perfect, we got the rest of our bullpen some rest," Gibson said. "And then J.J. threw the ball the best he has. His fastball command was much improved tonight."
Kirk Gibson
Daily Diamondback Digest
Skaggs Dominates Rockies Through Eight
The last thing the Diamondbacks needed was another extra-inning affair, or even worse, a game in which the starter struggled to get deep into the game. It turns out they had nothing to worry about on Friday night. Tyler Skaggs was called up from Reno to get a spot start. After having some struggles in his last two MLB starts, Skaggs found his fastball control for Friday noght and used it to great effect to set up his filthy curveball, a pitch for which the potent Rockies lineup simply had no answer. Eight inning of baseball later, Tyler left the game with a 5-0 lead, having allowed three hits and a walk, while striking out five. J.J. Putz got some more low-leverage work in, and threw a perfect inning, as he continued to work on arm strength coming back from a dead arm stint on the DL.
Bloomquist Out 6-8 Weeks with Broken Hand
In not terribly surprising news, Willie Bloomquist was diagnosed with a broken hand after having a CT taken of his left hand and wrist Friday afternoon. The utility infielder will miss 6-8 weeks while it heals, though it isn't out of the question he misses the remainder of the regular season.
Diamondback Prospects and the Prospect of Being Traded
As the trade deadline continues to draw near, Nick Piecoro takes a look at five prospects whose names will be bandied about with some regularity as teams try to take advantage of the Diamondbacks deep farm.
Diamondbacks Honor Fallen Firefighters Before Game / Uniforms and Hats on Used to Honor the Fallen
They weren't allowed to wear the hats during the actual game, but the Diamondbacks and their fans put together one hell of a night to pay respects to the fallen firefighters of the Yarnell fire.
Pre-game Ceremony
For those who could not be at the sellout game, or missed it on television, here is the video of the bagpipe tribute before the game.
Diamondbacks Fans Raise over $100K in Support of Yarnell Firefighters
The fans were out in force both in support of the team and of the fallen firefighters, absolutely destroying the previous charity-drive record by over $60K.
Around MLB
All-Star Rosters to Be Announced
At 3:30 p.m. MST, MLB will reveal the fans' selections for the 2013 All-Star Game to be played at Citi Field in New York.
More All-Star Selection Coverage
Ken Rosenthal gives his picks and justifications for them.
Related: Why Rosenthal Thinks Puig Must Be at ASG
Alex Cobb Continues Comeback
In a scenario that Diamondback pitcher Brandon McCarthy can relate to, Tampa Bay Rays RHP Alex Cobb has thrown off the mound for the first time since getting struck in the head by a comeback line drive back on June 15th. His progress has been positive.
Weaver Pays Tribute to Fallen Friend, Teammate
Jered Weaver welcomed his first child into the world Friday; a son which he named Aden David Weaver, in honor and remembrance of former teammate Nick Adenhart who was killed by a drunken driver after a game in 2009.
Chris Davis and the Single-Season HR Record
The race to set a new single-season HR record is much closer than one might think if they take Chris Davis' approach.
Chipper Jones Has Had Enough of Angel Hernandez Too
It's not only casual fans that have had enough of Angel Hernandez and his penchant for making himself an identifiable part of many of the games he calls or is part of. Chipper Jones has taken to Twitter to voice his displeasure with the veteran umpire as well.