Inside the Box: D-backs win eighth straight game

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 30, 2011: Diamondbacks 9, Rockies 4
The Good:
Gerardo Parra had a fantastic game going 4-5 with two RBI’s and three runs scored.
Miguel Montero belted a huge three-run home run in the fifth inning that gave Arizona a sizable lead.
Justin Upton crushed his 26th home run on the season in the eighth inning and also made a spectacular leaping catch going into the stands.
Upton and Montero each had three RBI’s in the game.
In addition, Sean Burroughs, Collin Cowgill and Aaron Hill all had multi-hit games.
Lost in the shuffle was rookie starter Wade Miley who tossed another good game for the D-backs.
The rookie lasted six innings only giving up two runs.
The Bad:
The bullpen struggled a little bit as David Hernandez and Micah Owings each gave up runs in relief of Miley.
Lyle Overbay was the only position player in the starting line-up not to get a hit.
Considering Arizona scored nine runs, this might be greedy, but the D-backs left 10 runners on base and were only 3-12 with runners in scoring position.