D-Backs take it in 16

The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't have an easy win, they sent 21 different batters up to the plate and used 7 pitchers. As for the Cardinals they sent 20 batters to the plate and had 8 pitchers on the mound in the loss. The final score was Saint Louis 9- D-Backs 10.

The game winner came off of a single by Chad Pennington one of his 3 hits out of 6 at bats. The Diamondbacks Gerardo Parra had 1 homer, 3 hits, 3 runs, and 1 RBI, he had quite a game at lead off. The man hitting behind him at number 2, Martin Prado had 3 RBI's and was 3- 7 at the plate. Josh Collmenter pitched the last 5 innings of the 16 inning game and he got the win for the Diamondbacks, he only gave up 1 run on 4 hits in those innings. The loss went to the Cardinals Fernando Salas who only gave up one run in his 2.1 innings pitched, but sadly it was the most important

This game chose who won the series and the D-Backs took it 2-1 games.

By David B..

A Great Off Season

The MLB's off-season has been quieter than it was thought to be. Now it has boosted up to expectations after a couple big contracts were signed.

The biggest one yet was All-star, Justin Upton agreeing to play for the Atlanta Braves after a career with the Arizona Diamondbacks. I'm sure part of Upton's influence was the fact that the B.J Upton, older brother of Justin will be playing in Atlanta as well. Upton's best strength is speed. He runs very well which helps when he is out covering ground in center field. He also can steal bases even though he only grabbed 18 bases last year. The real win in this deal though is Martin Prado packing his bags and heading to Arizona. Last year he had by his best year getting 17 steals and hitting .301. Plus he hit 42 doubles and 6 triples. Also with Chipper Jones retiring the Braves snatched Chris Johnson from Arizona. Johnson hit for an average of .281 and had 15 homers. The D-Backs will also receive pitching prospect Randall Delgado, short stop Nick Ahmed, third baseman Brandon Drury, and another pitcher Zeke Spruill.

What weakens the Braves though is the fact that they are not re-signing all-star out-fielder Micheal Bourn. So getting Justin Upton who can fill in easily for Bourn isn't that bad a change. Plus they will be missing their best two fielders and hitters. Martin Prado and Chipper Jones. On Arizona's side they have one of the best out fields consisting of Cody Ross, Jason Kubel, and A.J Pollick. Ross and Kubel aren't the best fielders, but they are great hitters. Kubel hit 30 long balls and 90 RBI's and Ross had 22 homers and 81 RBI's.

Predict if you believe the Braves and Diamondbacks seasons will be good with additions or bad. Post in the comments.