D-backs blow one in ninth - brutal loss

Another should have won game for the D-backs today, as they blow one in the ninth against the Marlins. Brandon Lyon gave up a game-tying dinger to Hanley Ramirez and then the game ending single to Jorge Cantu. So, that's a loss and a blown save for Lyon.

But, my question is, why on earth did they pitch to Cantu in the first place. With a runner on second (Jeremy Hermida), and one out, they should have just walked Cantu to set up a potential double play ball to Josh Willingham coming up next. There is absolutely no reason at all to be pitching to Cantu in that situation. So, I blame Bob Melvin for that one, not Lyon.

It's too bad, because Dan Haren pitched a terrific game. He went seven full innings and did not give up and earned run, lowering his season ERA to 2.85.

This game was in the D-backs lap all afternoon, and to not come away with a win was brutal. Very similar to the game Chad Qualls blew in Boston last week. Now it's a long flight back to Zona, then four games with the Brewers - who have historically played very well at Chase Field. That is going to be one helluva long flight back for these guys.