D-backs’ Anderson becomes first Arizona rookie to win first three starts

May 29, 2014, 5:41 AM | Updated: 5:41 am

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Chase Anderson wasn’t as highly touted as many of the rookies that took the mound before him, but he’s now accomplished something none of them had before.

Anderson on Wednesday became the first D-backs rookie starter to win each of his first three starts after allowing just one earned run in five innings in a 12-6 win over the San Diego Padres.

The 26-year-old has gotten 30 runs of support in his last two starts, but has turned in solid outings. He hasn’t tossed more than 5.1 innings, but has allowed just one earned run twice and touts a WHIP of 1.34.

Anderson made his major league debut on May 11 against the Chicago White Sox and thre 5.1 innings, allowing two hits and a run. He followed that up by allowing seven hits and five runs in 5.1 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers before Wednesday’s win over the Padres.

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Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Eric Byrnes dives to make a catch on a fly ball for an out, hit by San Diego Padres' Chris Burke in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

San Diego Padres manager Bud Black, left, congratulates Adrian Gonzalez, right, as Gonzalez returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Billy Buckner in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

San Diego Padres' Jake Peavy releases a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

San Diego Padres shortstop Chris Burke dives to make the stop on a ground ball for an out, hit by Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Roberts in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ryan Roberts throws from his knees after making a diving stop on a ground ball hit by San Diego Padres Kevin Kouzmanoff in the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

San Diego Padres' Brian Giles, right, slides safely into third as Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Mark Reynolds, left, fields the throw on a triple by Giles in the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

Arizona Diamondbacks manager A.J. Hinch, left, takes the ball from pitcher Billy Buckner, center, as catcher Miguel Montero, right, looks on against the San Diego Padres in the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Phoenix. Buckner lasted five innings, allowing five runs on seven hits. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

San Diego Padres' Kevin Kouzmanoff, left, slides safely home behind Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder, right, to score a run in the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Phoenix. The Padres won 8-5. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Leo Rosales spins to throw to first on a ball hit by San Diego Padres' Scott Hairston in the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Phoenix. Rosales' errant throw on the play led to the Padres scoring three runs in the inning. The Padres won 8-5. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

San Diego Padres' Adrian Gonzalez rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Billy Buckner in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Phoenix. Gonzalez had three runs batted in as the Padres won 8-5. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

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