Conor Jackson has been hot of late, since the All Star Break and is making his case for being snubbed after a solid first half. He was huge in a 9-2 win over the Cubs last night, going 3-5 with two runs scored and three RBI’s. One of his three hits was hit tenth homer of the year.
Yusmeiro Petit was the beneficiary of the strong performance from Jackson and the D’backs offense. He picked up his first win of the year against one loss. He gave up one run over five innings, but walked four.
Orlando Hudson also hit a homer in the game, his eighth.
Former second round pick Jame D’Antona got into the game as a pinch hitter, and notched his first MLB hit in his first at bat. Newly acquired bullpen help Jon Rauch worked the ninth inning. Tony Clark also saw playing time soon after returning to the Diamondbacks.
