Sigh of relief for Webb and D-backs

Well, it took four tries, but Brandon Webb finally nailed down number 20 last night against the Reds at Chase. Webby surely was relieved to finally snag it:

"It's good to get it over with and get that put behind me," Webb said. "Hopefully I can go out now and don't look back."

"Getting 20 wins, that's a pretty big number," Webb said. "That's what many pitchers strive for at the beginning of the year. Twenty wins is kind of a goal. You know, we're here. I've got three starts left. We've got a lot of work to do. We've got to get back on the horse."

But much more important than Webb getting win number 20, was the D-backs FINALLY getting a win under their belt. Of course it wasn't without a little excitement from the bully. Webb was masterful eight innings, giving up only five hits and not a single run. But, bring in Brandon Lyon in the ninth with a 3-0 lead, and you just knew it would get interesting.

Four hits and two runs later, Melvin yanked him and brought in Qualls to get the final out. Boy oh boy. Now what does Melvin do with Lyon going forward? I know he pitches like a single A pitcher when he's at home, so should he basically shut him down in crucial situations? Maybe.

But of course there's always the offense. Still only managing five hits off of Reds starter Aaron Harang, who coming in was 4-15 with an ERA about 5. Just don't understand why these guys cannot rake off of pitchers like this.....I mean they were only leading 1-0 going into the eighth, when they picked up a couple of runs they probably shouldn't have.

But, a win is a win is a win is a win. Too bad the Dodgers kept pace and won as well, but Arizona just has to put their head down and roll off as many 'W's as possible these last two weeks. Let's see if the Unit is big tonight against Reds ace Edinson Volquez. Volquez is a monster out there, but if this team will go anywhere this year they must start beating ace starters like him.