The Diamondbacks ended their up and down first half with a loss to the Phillies in the finale of a three game set. The Phillies took two of three games to take the series as well and go into the break leading the NL East. The Phillies won by a score of 6-3.
Chad Tracy homered for the second straight game for the Diamondbacks, a solo shot that was one of his two hits. Chris Burke led the way with three hits for the Diamondbacks, but they left 19 runners on base which hurt greatly. The Diamondbacks outhit the Phillies 14-11.
Pedro Feliz had three hits, including a big two run homer in the eight that was part of a four run eighth inning that gave the Phillies the lead and eventually the game.
Chad Qualls gave up the homer and took the loss, dropping him to 2-7. Brandon Webb had an effective start before heading to New York for the All Star Game. He went seven innings, giving up seven hits that led to two runs. He struck out six hitters.
Cole Hamels was pounded for 11 hits in seven innings, but managed to scatter them for just two runs. He struck out eight in an effort to show he was snubbed from the NL All Star squad.
