Micah Owings is quietly putting together a solid season for the Diamondbacks. With teammate Brandon Webb attracting media focus and national attention, Owings is working under the radar and thriving. He allowed the Atlanta Braves just six hits over six innings and only two runs, more than enough to win 9-3.
Chris Young got the game started on the right note with a leadoff homer off Tom Glavine. It was his 11th homer of the year. The Diamondbacks never looked back from there. The Braves took the lead briefly 3-2, but that was changed with one mighty swing of the bat. Eric Byrnes had the big blow to shift all momentum, jacking a grand slam in the fifth inning.
Conor Jackson added two hits, including a triple. Orlando Hudson had three knocks of his own.
No Brave had more than one hit. Chipper Jones did not play for the Braves, hurting their offense. Glavine was roughed up in his start. He went just 4.2 innings and allowed six runs, all earned. He walked a season high six and dropped to 2-2.
Brandon Webb will get the start in the series finale on Memorial Day. He will be looking for his 10th win of the year.
