Diamondbacks 6 - 3 Dodgers
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Saunders hopes for another solid outing for D-Backs vs. Dodgers

Jul 31, 2011 - 2:45 PM (Sports Network) - Joe Saunders tries to follow up his first complete game of the season this afternoon when the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers wrap up a three-game set at Dodger Stadium.

Saunders was terrific in beating San Diego on Tuesday, holding them to a run and six hits, as he won for the fourth time in his last five decisions, improving to 7-8 on the year, while lowering his earned run average to 3.63.

Saunders' lone loss over his last seven starts came at the hands of the Dodgers back on July 15. For his career he is just 1-4 against them with a 3.74 ERA in seven starts.

Los Angeles will counter with righty Rubby De La Rosa, who is 4-4 on the year with a 3.49 ERA. De La Rosa won for the first time in seven starts on Monday against Colorado, as he allowed a run and three hits in six innings.

This will be his first-ever appearance against Arizona.

The Diamondbacks evened this series at a game apiece on Saturday, as Justin Upton hit the go-ahead three-run double to highlight a big sixth inning, sending Arizona to a 6-4 win.

The victory capped a night the Diamondbacks received pitching help in their quest for a playoff spot, acquiring Jason Marquis from the Nationals, while sending minor league infielder Zachary Walters to Washington.

Arizona pulled within three games of NL West-leading San Francisco. Following the conclusion of this three-game series, the Diamondbacks visit the Giants for three.

Micah Owings (5-0), making just his fourth start in 18 games this season, surrendered six hits and four runs over five innings.

"I felt good. I was sharper this outing than the last one. The bullpen was lights out tonight," Owings said.

Matt Kemp hit a two-run homer for the Dodgers, who came into Saturday winners in five of six games.

Chad Billingsley (9-9) was charged with seven hits, six runs and five walks over 5 2/3 innings.

Arizona is 5-3 versus the Dodgers this season.






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