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Inside the Box: D-backs hurt by long ball in loss

Aug 20, 2011, 5:15 AM | Updated: 6:26 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
August 19, 2011: Braves 4, Diamondbacks 2

The Good:

Justin Upton had a 2-RBI double in the seventh inning that got Arizona back in the game.

Kelly Johnson showed signs of breaking out of his season long slump getting three hits against the Braves.

Willie Bloomquist had two hits out of the lead-off spot.

The Bad:

Starter Daniel Hudson had his struggles giving up three home runs to Braves’ batters.

Hudson only lasted six innings giving up four runs.

Arizona didn’t take advantage of the opportunities they had stranding 10 runners on base.

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