D-backs offense leads the way in win against Dodgers: By the Numbers

Sep 21, 2015, 10:37 PM | Updated: 10:44 pm

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

BY JEFFREY SANDERS

Arizona Sports

The Arizona Diamondbacks may be eliminated from postseason contention, but that doesn’t mean their season is over.

After being officially eliminated from the playoffs yesterday, the team still had 13 more games to play in the regular season going into tonight’s contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team that will be playing October baseball.

To a person who wouldn’t know, they would’ve thought it was the other way around as the D-backs pounded out 17 hits in a 8-4 victory over the Dodgers on Monday night to pick up their first win at Dodgers Stadium this season.

The D-backs had six players with multi-hit games, led by rookie infielder Brandon Drury’s first career three-hit evening.

Arizona also played some long ball with home runs by Yasmany Tomas, Aaron Hill and Paul Goldschmidt.

It wasn’t only the hitting that was on display on Monday night, but the pitching as well.

After giving up two early runs in the first inning, Jhoulys Chacin settled in to keep the Dodgers off the board for 5.1 innings pitched. Chacin, who earned his first win with the D-backs, has given up two runs or less in all four of his starts with the team.

The bullpen pitched well, only surrendering a two-run home run to Yasmani Grandal courtesy of Matt Reynolds in the eighth inning.

Let’s take a look at the D-backs win, By the Numbers.

The number of home runs Aaron Hill has hit against the Dodgers this season, which is half of his season home run total.

A.J. Pollock is tied for fourth in the National League with 37 doubles.

The number of home runs by Paul Goldschmidt against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his career. His 19 home runs is also the most against the Dodgers among any National League player since he made his debut on Aug. 1, 2011.

.235

The opponents batting average against Jhoulys Chacin this season through four starts.

The D-backs picked up just their 22nd win of the season when the opposing team scores the first run of the game.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder A.J. Pollock, left, can't reach a ball hit for a two-run home run by Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasmani Grandal as right fielder Ender Inciarte watches during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasmani Grandal gestures as he touches home plate after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Yasmany Tomas, left, hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Brett Anderson, right, watches along with catcher Yasmani Grandal during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt, right, hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal watches during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Yasmany Tomas, right, hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal, left, watches along with home plate umpire Bob Davidson during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Yasmany Tomas, right, scores as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal watches after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Brett Anderson throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Members of the Arizona Diamondbacks line up for the national anthem prior to a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jhoulys Chacin throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Brett Anderson throws to the plate during the second inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale, right, argues a call at first base with first base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Yasmany Tomas is congratulated after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig poses for photos with fans prior to a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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