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Snake Bytes 6/3: Pollock Enders It

Down one in the seventh inning, the Diamondbacks looked like they were on their way to another demoralizing defeat. Then Ender Inciarte walked in front of A.J. Pollock, who deposited a Brandon Cuniff offering in the Chase Field pool, lifting Arizona to a 7-6 lead.

By James Attwood@JamesDAttwood Jun 3, 2015, 11:26am EDT

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Quick Quotes

"I just got a pitch middle-away, I was trying to put it in the gap and watch Ender run and hopefully get that run in. Fortunate enough, it went over the fence."

-A.J. Pollock on his go-ahead home run in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday night

"Yeah, it'd be great, All-Star, that'd be really cool. But it's not going to change the way I show up to the park or the way I try to help my team win."

-A.J. Pollock on all-star consideration

"He's gotta get outs. So the way he pitches, if it takes him 100 pitches to get five, six innings, that's what we get. But he's already shown us he can throw a complete-game in San Francisco. So I think he's getting back to the point where maybe he can get deeper in games."

-Chip Hale on Josh Collmenter going deep into games

It Happened Last Night

Braves 6, Diamondbacks 7

In a back-and-forth affair, the Diamondbacks prevailed against the Atlanta Braves, coming from behind on a two-out home run by A.J. Pollock that landed in the pool. Hudson and Ziegler sealed the deal by pitching scoreless frames in the eighth and ninth.

Recap

Chip Hale's Post Game Comments

Pollock Having (Another) All-Star-Caliber First Half

Over his last twenty games, Pollock is hitting .325/.371/.530 with 3 home runs, 12 RBI, and 7 stolen bases, all while playing some of the best center field defense in the National League.

Patrick Corbin Nearing Return

The Diamondbacks' star lefty will throw a bullpen session tomorrow. If all goes well, he could begin his rehab assignment on Monday.

Confusion Surrounds O'Brien

Is Peter O'Brien really done catching? Dave Stewart doesn't seem to think so.

Collmenter Aims to Pitch Deeper

Josh Collmenter knows his job is to eat innings. After lasting only 5^2/3 innings on Tuesday, the Diamondbacks' Opening Day starter was frustrated with his performance.

Saltalamacchia Being Eased Into Everyday Duties

With Tuffy Gosewisch out for the rest of the season, Jarrod Saltalamacchia may end up finishing the season as the Diamondbacks' starting catcher. Given his lack of familiarity with the staff, the team plans to ease him into the role so both he and the pitchers can get comfortable with the situation.

Around MLB

In Minors, Time of Game Down - A Lot

The pace of play rules being instituted in the minors have had a dramatic impact on the length of games.

Highlights

Plenty of big home runs on Tuesday

Welcome to the Majors, Joey Gallo

Don't Worry Rockies, the Diamondbacks Feel Your Pain

Forget the Tape Measure, Pederson Needs an Odometer

A.J. Pollock Sends Mr. Rawlings on Vacation