Pirates lose 4-2 to D-Backs

The Pirates grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first inning off a 2-run homer from Jason Bay(18 HR, 73 RBI) but couldnt hold on or get any more runs, losing to the Diamondbacks 4-2 in Arizona. Ian Snell started the game and actually pitched well for a change, going 6 innings and leaving the game with the score 2-2. Shawn Chacon(4-3) got the loss giving up a RBI single to Orlando Hudson in the 7th inning. Tony Clark(11) added a home run off Damaso Marte to give the D-Backs an insurance run they wouldnt need. Bright spot for the Pirates was Freddy Sanchez who went 3 for 3 with 2 doubles(28) and a walk. Sanchez now has a .302 average at the plate. D-Backs starter Doug Davis(9-10) picked up the win going 7 innings and giving up the 2 run homer to Bay, he only allowed 5 hits. Jose Valverde picked up his 35th save for the red-hot D-backs who are now 65-51 and have a 3 game lead on the Padres in the NL West. The Pirates are 45-66 and are 13 games back of Milwaukee who hold a half game over Chicago in the NL "Spooky" Central.