Snakebytes 8/10: Thank A Security Guard Day

Mostly Real Quotes

"It was a little confusing there at the end. I just did what I could, touched first base." - Chris Owings on the final play of the game

"The only dispute were the runners going from first to second and second to third did not touch the advanced bases to complete the play. We would have had an argument going to ether third or second base if there were two outs but because there was only one out that nullified our ability to make that challenge." - Bryan Price on why the Reds couldn't challenge

"He asked me for the ball so I threw it to him. I through he just wanted the game ball to give to Chris or something." - Security Guard on why he threw the ball back

"He gave me more than just a tap. He flat out just whacked me on the rear end." - Jim Day on his new love interest

Editorial Note: I don't think that explanation is correct, even if it was the one that the umpires gave Bryan Price.  However, I do think once the ball was touched by the Security Guard the ball is dead (just like fan interference).  Runners would advance to the next base in accordance to the rules.  There should be no reason you could not challenge both base runners.  Either way I hope Jake and David get their sh** together and never pull that crap again.

Yesterday's Game

D-backs beat Reds in 10, but not before umps sort out crazy ending - Chris Owings lifted a ball to deep center field and was mobbed by his Arizona Diamondbacks teammates just before reaching second base.

Snakepit Fanpost Recap

D-backs Alumni game: Gonzo's Red team tops Grace's White team - Orlando Hudson and Alex Cintron each knocked in a run and the Red team, headed by Luis Gonzalez, beat Mark Grace's White team 2-0 in Sunday's Diamondbacks Alumni game at Chase Field.

Brandon Phillips videobombs Jim Day in classic fashion - Our own Jim Day and Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips have developed quite the rapport over the years. They added another moment to their collection of gems Sunday.

Other Diamondbacks News

Lemonade! Lemonade! Diamondbacks' vendor best in MLB - Been to an Arizona Diamondbacks' game at Chase Field? Chances are you've heard Derrick Moore signature shouts as he works the stands, dozens of cups of lemonade in hand.

Preview: PHILADELPHIA AT ARIZONA - Following a brief lull, the Philadelphia Phillies got back to their torrid pace since the All-Star break in their first series to a nine-game trip.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies Game Odds - Rubby De La Rosa (9-5, 4.56 ERA) and Aaron Harang (5-12, 4.11 ERA) take the hill in the first of a three-game series between the Arizona Diamondbacks (54-56) and the Philadelphia Phillies (45-67) at Chase Field. Action begins at 6:40 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 10 and can be seen on CSPh and FSAZ.

Arizona Diamondbacks - TeamReport - Maybe Arizona Diamondbacks Chief Baseball Officer Tony La Russa said it best when discussing Paul Goldschmidt's recent skid. "Even Sinatra had to clear his throat now and then," La Russa told Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale.

Other Baseball News

Power Rankings: Inevitable bump for Jays

Fan throws Jose Bautista HR ball back onto field, hits Brett Gardner