The Diamondbacks found their way to a huge 11-5 win over the Astros by way of two homers off the bat of Miguel Montero, including one grand slam, and another grand slam added by Chris Young. Montero went 3-5 in the game and drove in a season high five runs all on the homers.
Astros starter Brandon Backe was on the end of the offensive outburst by the Diamondbacks. He was charged with 11 runs, all earned, and nine hits. He gave up all three homers and walked five. Three relievers combined to allow just three hits the rest of the game and no more runs.
Young matched Montero’s 3-5 game, but drove in his four on the grand slam. Adam Dunn also had a good game at the dish, going 2-2 and walking three times.
Yusmeiro Petit was the beneficiary of the solid outing and was solid in his own right. He went seven strong innings and allowed just four hits. He walked just one and struck out five.
Ty Wiggington led the way for the Astros with three hits.
