ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

Inside the Box: Roberts continues to impress

Apr 27, 2011, 3:45 AM | Updated: 4:57 am

After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the
box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s
time to go Inside the Box for April 26, 2011:
Diamondbacks 7, Phillies 5

The Arizona Diamondbacks assured themselves of at least taking the series with the Philadelphis Phillies with an impressive 7-5 win on Tuesday heading into the finale.

Ryan Roberts was once again the star of the night.

The D-backs supposed utility infielder belted his fifth home run of the season, but even more impressive made a spectacular catch over the railing.

Roberts wasn’t even expected to make the Diamondbacks team out of Spring Training, but due to the injury to Geoff Blum, Roberts will probably now end up playing a full season with the big league club.

In addition to Roberts stellar play, Daniel Hudson seems to be regaining the form of last season.

In getting his first win of the season, Hudson gave up only three runs in six innings outpitching All-Star Roy Oswalt in the process.

The bullpen made things interesting in the ninth inning giving up two runs, but was able to close out the game improving Arizona’s record to 10-12.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks' Christian Walker (53) is tagged out by San Francisco Giants first baseman LaM...

Associated Press

Diamondbacks’ bats go quiet in shutout loss to Giants

Diamondbacks hitters went three-up, three-down in seven innings on Thursday as they dropped the series opener to the Giants.

2 hours ago

Ryne Nelson...

Arizona Sports

Ryne Nelson pulled after 2 innings with right elbow contusion

D-backs' Ryne Nelson exited a series-opening loss to the San Francisco Giants after a ball came back to hit his throwing arm.

3 hours ago

Eugenio Suárez...

Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks drop messy getaway game to Cubs in avoidable series loss

The group of self-inflicted losses from the Diamondbacks early this season grew on Wednesday against the Cubs.

1 day ago

Jordan Montgomery...

Arizona Sports

Jordan Montgomery to debut for Diamondbacks with start Friday vs. Giants

Jordan Montgomery will make his Arizona Diamondbacks debut Friday against the San Francisco Giants, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters.

2 days ago

Tommy Henry...

Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks roster moves: Tommy Henry optioned, Eduardo Rodriguez moved to 60-day IL

The Arizona Diamondback made roster moves to help the bullpen after back-to-back extra-inning games against the Chicago Cubs.

2 days ago

Randal Grichuk...

Alex Weiner

Clutch moments from Ketel Marte, Randal Grichuk push Diamondbacks to win over Cubs

Randal Grichuk smoked a gapper to walk the Cubs off and give the D-backs a victory that left manager Torey Lovullo emotionally drained. 

2 days ago

Inside the Box: Roberts continues to impress