San Francisco Giants Arizona Diamondbacks might be in after 2 1 / 2 game NL West, but the truth is that the largest deficits are back. At this time last year, were six games behind the San Diego Padres, but recovered superbly to win not only sharing, but the team's first World Series title for over 50 years.
Unlike the Padres, however, make the back does not look like a team ready to give up their head the division. And despite a 7-5 victory against Atlanta, which stopped the bleeding, on Wednesday, the Giants do not seem ready to take first place, either.
In that spirit, here are five reasons why the upstart D-Backs are going to stay on top and reach the postseason.
1. Hot at the right time: an important factor for Surge D-backs' is the emergence of Ian Kennedy (Notes) as one of the best pitchers and the National League this season's 15 wins tied the cord NL, and his strikeouts (146 ), whip (1.13) and opponents. batting average (.232) are all among the league leaders.
Kennedy is also one of the top NL pitchers WINS Before the change, although traces of the Giants, Tim Lincecum of the three major (notes), Matt Cain (Notes) and Madison Bumgarner (notes), as well as team-mate, Daniel Hudson ( notes) in this category.
Upon entering the departure on Thursday against the Phillies, Kennedy had won seven straight starts. In each of these appearances, allowed three runs or fewer. But he did not face competition stellar (Dodgers, Mets, Padres) in games either.
2. Walking Wounded: It was a tough week for the Giants the next episode of all Showtime "The Franchise" could take place in the coach's room.
On Tuesday, they put Carlos Beltran (Notes) and Sergio Romo (Notes) has been disabled list. Brian Wilson (notes) did not go to the DL on Wednesday, but he visited Dr. James Andrews, the team wants to travel there to see it to the pitcher. Jonathan Sanchez (Notes) has a sprained ankle. Jeff Keppinger (Notes) is a bone bruise on the wrist.
None of the injuries appear to be the end of the season for the Giants could get each of them in time for September. But it will be difficult for them to stay in the race if the classroom requires a revolving door and the range still looks like a Triple-A.
3. Best player: the Giants have been waiting all season for someone - anyone - to come out, and their star offensive. The lack of punch is probably the main reason that the D'backs have exceeded the NL West.
Trading Beltran for a mission to solve this problem, but he missed the last 10 games with a hand injury.
Meanwhile, the player of the NL's most valuable Arizona, batting third in its lineup every night. With a .300/.372/.552 slash average, 25 homers and 75 RBIs, maybe Justin Upton (notes) that is indistinguishable in a single category rather than the other MVP candidate Ryan Braun (notes) , Prince Fielder (notes), Matt Kemp (notes) or Troy Tulowitzki (notes). But it is not far behind any of his peers, either.
The turning point in his favor could be the defense. Upton is the best defensive outfielder in baseball right in the Ultimate Zone Rating. Tulowitzki is only dominant position, perhaps the most important in the field.
The total package of attack and defense is why Upton leads all NL players in WAR. The Giants are not all offering the kind of value in their range at the moment.
Contributions unexpected 4th: Ryan Roberts (notes) hit .197 in 36 games with Arizona last season. But it was up 16 homers and 50 RBIs so far and currently leads NL third Basem WAR.
When JJ Putz (notes) went on the DL with elbow tendinitis, he seemed to be a huge hit for a Bullpen, which had significantly improved from the embarrassment of last season (5.74 ERA). But David Hernandez (notes) came straight in and hit better than Putz, removal of 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings and converting all 11 save opportunities of his.
Willie Bloomquist (notes) that deftly took over shortstop Stephen Drew after (notes) missed last season with a broken leg. Gerardo Parra (notes) has led to more speed and outfield defense of great programming. Almost every player in the team has been a revelation this year.
5. Winning cards: D'backs have already received assistance to minors, first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (known), outfielder Collin Cowgill (notes), and relievers Joe Paterson (Notes) and Bryan Shaw (notes). Pitcher Wade Miley (Notes) was recently named to Class AAA to replace Jason Marquis in Reno (Notes) after breaking a leg on Sunday.
But Arizona could still be left once a card game. 2011 first round draft Trevor Bauer is currently launching a double-Mobile. He hit 25 batters in 14 innings this season less work to date.
This has led to rumors that Bauer can call back to help push for the playoffs. From all accounts, Bauer has the material to handle major league hitters. But his heavy workload in college (136 2 / 3 innings with 10 complete games) is a concern. Can a pitcher who was starting to UCLA for two months, end up being the difference in the NL West race?
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