D-backs have exorcised home demons
Originally published: Jun 25, 2012 - 10:54 am
The Diamondbacks' success at home in 2011 (third-best home record in the National League) helped them to a NL West title, so enduring a stretch where they went 10-15 at Chase through May was a bit alarming.
But, it's safe to say that Kirk Gibson's team is once again comfortable playing in downtown Phoenix.
Arizona finished up their June home schedule with a sterling 10-2 mark following a weekend sweep of the Chicago Cubs.
And since the calendar flipped 25 days ago, the D-backs' offense is absolutely killing the baseball. During the 12 home games in June, Arizona batted .333 (141-for-423), hit a blistering .347 (40-for-115) with runners in scoring position and clubbed 22 home runs.
Their offensive onslaught during the most recent homestand against the Mariners and Cubs featured 51 runs, 14 home runs, a .342 team batting average and a .411 clip of hitting with runners in scoring position.
The Diamondbacks themselves don't seem to be too surprised by the home turnaround.
"That's what we thought would happen and we're finally doing it now. Hopefully, it keeps going on," said outfielder Jason Kubel, whose had his fingerprints all over this offensive turnaround.
In June, Kubel is hitting .400 (18-for-45) with five home runs and 19 RBI at home.
Kubel and his mates will try to keep the bats hot as the embark on a 6-game road trip that takes them to Atlanta and Milwaukee.
- Didi Gregorius, D-backs' shortstop - Friday May 24Doug & Wolf get to know the D-backs' shortstop.
- Daniel Hudson, D-backs' pitcher - Friday May 24Doug & Wolf ask Huddy how he's feeling, how his rehab is going and is he regaining control of his pi
- Josh Collmenter, D-backs' pitcher - Friday May 24The D-backs' pitcher sat down with Doug & Wolf at Chase Field.
- Brad Ziegler, D-backs' pitcher - Friday May 24Doug & Wolf had a great conversation with the D-backs' pitcher.
- Derrick Hall, D-backs President & CEO - Thursday May 23Hall talks to Doug & Wolf about injured players and the upcoming series





































