Webb sweeps up the Friars

Brandon Webb....what more can be said about this guy. He went seven last night as the D-backs took it 4-1 to sweep the Padres.

Webb only gave up three hits in his seven innings, but did have three walks to go along with his eight punchouts. He didn't seem overly dominate as he had to work out of jams in several innings, but he did what he needed to do, and that's exactly how Webb operates. Scary moment in the sixth when Padre Kevin Kouzmanoff crushed a liner right off of Webb's ribcage. He pounced right after the ball and made the out, but it was obvious that was painful. He continued on and didn't really show any signs that it was bothering him, although in the seventh with his pitch count nearing 100, it was obvious that he was laboring out there. Bob Melvin said after the game that there was no signs of damage to the ribs, should just be some soreness for a few days. Whew.

Conor Jackson had the biggest night offensively for the D-backs, as he's showing signs of coming out of a mini-slump he's been in for the last week or so. A couple of doubles along with two RBIs and a run - the biggest being the two-run double in the fifth to extend the lead from 1-0 to 3-0. Big Adam Dunn also did his thing last night with three walks and a run. I love this quote from Jackson on Dunn:

"He's on base every time," Jackson said of Dunn. "There's something to be said for a confidence booster. ... We added a monster."

He's right...this guy is a monster.

Heard Mark Reynolds on 620 KTAR yesterday with Gambo and Ash, and they mentioned the whole taking grounders at second base sighting. Reynolds seemed more than happy to move to second if needed, as he talked about having played there coming up in college and the minors. Still, he just doesn't seem athletic enough to be a major league second baseman. I'd be shocked if he gets any playing time there this year.

Dodgers won again yesterday, so Arizona holds it's two game lead in the West. A scary, pesky team coming to Phoenix tonight in the Marlins. For some reason the D-backs do not play particularly well against these guys. Got the Big Unit going tonight against Anibal Sanchez. Let's hope Johnson can snag 295 tonight. Wonder if Justin Upton will make it back in the lineup this weekend....I honestly can't wait for that because I just want to see what Melvin's plans are here.