Diamondbacks-Cardinals: Offense Continues Vacation, Diamondbacks Lose 2-1

Another day, same result.

The D’backs managed nine hits on Monday evening at Chase field against the St. Louis Cardinals. Unfortunately, only one of them found their way to home plate. Arizona, despite some good pitching, for a change, from Doug Davis, once again decided it was a nice enough night to keep the offense under lock and key.

In related news, Justin Upton was able to continue his quest for a hit-less season, going 0-for-3. It has to be just a matter of time before he is sent to the minors.

Something has to change, and it better happen quickly. You can say it is still too early to panic, however, at 2-5, the D'backs continue to slide and there are no signs it will get any better before it gets much worse.

Tonight there were two solo shots, one each from Albert Pujols and Brian Barden that did in Davis. Davis went eight innings while striking out five. Tomorrow night, it’s the season debut of Max Scherzer. Anyone want to bet Pujols takes him yard too?

Player of the Game: Although the offense was off and they still lost, I’ll give it to Davis. A strong effort.

It was over when: Tony Clark hit a fly ball to end the game. The pitching kept the D’backs in it until the end. Clark flew out with Mark Reynolds on first.

Up Next: vs. St. Louis, 6:40 PM Chase Field

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