Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Hot on Facebook

'Serpent Pastor' Dies of Snake Bite Mack Wolford believed faith compelled him to face the risk »

D'backs Back on Top in NL West

Arizona squeaks by in huge game against Padres to regain the division lead

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 31, 2007 6:14 AM CDT

(Newser) – After chalking up an eight-run lead and then watching it dwindle, the Diamondbacks held on to win 8-7 and move back ahead of San Diego in the NL West. D'backs closer Jose Valverde gave up a solo homer to Milton Bradley in the ninth before... Read full story »

COMMENTS

Read the comment policy

You need to Log in to Newser to comment. Don't have an account yet? Sign up now!

There are no comments

A snapshot of the day's best news stories.

View Larger Grid

All Today Yesterday Pick a Date

What's Popular Now on Facebook

'Serpent Pastor' Dies of Snake Bite

Miami Face-Eater Identified

Arizona Republic (Phoenix) (Source Grid »)

MLB's take on the game, with Arizona manager Bob Melvin's reactions
MLB.com

Sports

San Diego Padres • Arizona Diamondbacks • Chris Young • Jose Valverde • Doug Davis • Mark Reynolds • baseball

More Newser Stories

Big Unit Beats Punchless Padres

Lanky lefty gets first win since June

(NEWSER) - Randy Johnson got his first victory since having back surgery in August, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 win over San Diego on Friday night. Johnson held the Padres' popgun offense to one run on three hits while striking out seven in six innings. The last-place Padres lost for the ninth time in 10 games. More»

Reynolds Homers Twice As D-Backs Cruise

Arizona pushes winning streak to four in home opener

(NEWSER) - Mark Reynolds hit two of Arizona's four home runs Monday night, and the Diamondbacks won their home opener 9-3 over the Los Angeles Dodgers to stretch their winning streak to four games. Orlando Hudson had a two-run homer, and Chris Young added a solo shot and an RBI single after agreeing to a six-year contract extension earlier in the day. More»

Arizona Within .001 of San Diego

D-Backs pound Young, keep division race interesting with 9-1 win

(NEWSER) - As they have done all season, Arizona followed a lopsided loss with a win, prevailing 9-1 against division-leading San Diego following a 10-2 drubbing. With a 77-63 record, the D-Backs are now just .001 behind the Padres (76-62) in the standings. Enormous All-Star Chris Young, 6'10", was walloped for five runs in four frames. More»

Padres' Power Spoils Rockies Rookie's Debut

San Diego's Greene, Hairston back strong outing by Chris Young

(NEWSER) - Scott Hairston and Khalil Greene homered to spoil Greg Reynolds' first start, leading San Diego to a 6-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday and their first series win in nearly a month. After winning for just the sixth time in 24 games, the Padres (14-24) continue to have the worst record in the majors. More»

Cubs Cruise Past Diamondbacks

Lily strikes out 10 and drives in tying run

(NEWSER) - Ted Lilly kept his glove on his hand this time. Lilly gave up another homer to Chris Young, but instead of throwing a tantrum the left-hander led the Chicago Cubs over Arizona 3-1 today in the first meeting between the teams since the Diamondbacks' sweep in last year's playoffs. Young homered off Lilly in Game 2 last October during Arizona's 8-4 win, prompting Lilly to slam his glove down. More»

NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS

What is Newser?

Face it: there's too much news. At Newser, we choose the most thought-provoking and entertaining stories from hundreds of US and international sources and reduce them to a headline, picture, and two paragraphs. And we do it 24/7—you can come back morning, noon, night (and in between) for something new that matters. Read less, know more.

Learn more »

Partnering with: Slate

View Newser on the mobile website

D'backs Back on Top in NL West

Arizona squeaks by in huge game against Padres to regain the division lead

San Diego Padres • Arizona Diamondbacks • Chris Young • Jose Valverde • Doug Davis • Mark Reynolds • baseball

MOST POPULAR STORIES

[ By Views ]

[ By Comments ]

More Newser Stories

Big Unit Beats Punchless Padres

Lanky lefty gets first win since June

Reynolds Homers Twice As D-Backs Cruise

Arizona pushes winning streak to four in home opener

Arizona Within .001 of San Diego

D-Backs pound Young, keep division race interesting with 9-1 win

Padres' Power Spoils Rockies Rookie's Debut

San Diego's Greene, Hairston back strong outing by Chris Young

Cubs Cruise Past Diamondbacks

Lily strikes out 10 and drives in tying run

About Us

Site

Community

Site Maps

Tools

More News

What is Newser?