Grand Salami's reign in another monster win for D-backs

I had thought yesterday that if Yusmeiro Petit could give five or six solid innings and offense showed up again, that the D-backs would be in good shape. Well, Petit did seven and the offense again busted through with maximum output, as Arizona slammed the Astros again, 11-5.

Once again the D-backs jumped up early in the first, scoring five runs thanks to a grand slam by Miguel Montero. That is just so huge to get up early like that for a pitcher, and Petit was able to settle in early and cruise. Houston starter Brandon Backe clearly took one for the team yesterday, as he gave up all 11 runs in his five plus innings of work. So, coming into the game, Arizona only had one grand slam this season. When Chris Young hit his grand slam in the sixth, it was now up to three. This offense continues to amaze me how inconsistent it has shown to be this year.

Only downside to the game: Stephen Drew's hitting streak comes to an end after 17 games. He did contribute though with a couple of walks and runs.

Side note: does anybody actually like the job Matt Williams does as a color commentator? Seriously. He has absolutely no life in him. I realize he's on the Diamondbacks payroll, but enough already. The Sutton/Grace combo works very well together, but every weekend I shudder at thought of having Williams call the game.

The Dodgers finally lost last night, giving Arizona a one game cushion now. The Big Unit goes for 295 at 11:05 this morning. Go for the jugular guys.