Saturday, September 4th, 2010

D-backs beat Astros to extend win streak

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A sacrifice fly by Augie Ojeda in the bottom of the eighth helped lead the D-backs past the Astros, 4-3, on Friday night in front of 24,748 at Chase Field.

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Upton out of lineup for third straight game

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D-backs outfielder Justin Upton was out of the lineup for the third straight game after leaving Monday's game with irritation in his left shoulder.

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Hampton getting the hang of being a reliever

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Mike Hampton, who is trying to reinvent himself as a reliever, was called up from Triple-A Reno by the D-backs on Friday after being signed to a Minor League deal Aug. 21.

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Webb disappointed after simulated game

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Brandon Webb said he was disappointed in how things went when he faced hitters in a simulated game Friday afternoon at Chase Field.

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D-backs to call up lefties Hampton, Kroenke

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The D-backs will promote left-handed pitchers Mike Hampton and Zach Kroenke from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

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Hall chats with fans about D-backs' direction

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During his monthly web chat with fans, D-backs president & CEO Derrick Hall discussed the idea of adding a humidor to Chase Field, opening next season in Taiwan and the search for a permanent general manager and manager.

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Dipoto makes strong case for full-time gig

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While the other D-backs general manager candidates will talk about what they will do if they get the job, Jerry Dipoto will be able to show what he has done since taking over the position on an interim basis on July 1.

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Just called up, Allen hits grand slam in win

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The D-backs' Brandon Allen played good defense and came up with the key hit — a seventh inning grand slam — to lead Arizona past the Padres, 5-2, on Wednesday afternoon at Chase Field.

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Johnson amused by LaRoche's prank

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Kelly Johnson knew who was to blame. As soon as the D-backs' second baseman heard the song "It's Raining Men" blaring from the Chase Field speakers as he stepped into the batter's box Tuesday night, he knew first baseman Adam LaRoche was responsible for the prank.

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D-backs begin September callups

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The D-backs added four players Wednesday as rosters expanded for September, and there will be more to come as their Minor League affiliates began wrapping up their seasons.

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