I have to imagine the NL West would be completely different without Brandon Webb in it. The D-backs ace leads the Majors with 17 wins after dusting off the Braves in route to a 6-1 victory Sunday night. His endurance over the long run will reap major benefits for Arizona. To go with his superb record Webb has 139 total strikeouts with a 1.13 WHIP. Just ask the Braves' lineup or any other in the NL and they'll have the same response: "Not Webb again! Damn it we can't hit a lick against this guy. He's just too good, why even bother." In a hot, tight division race the D-backs remain ahead of the Dodgers by a 1.5 games.Dominating opponents in the NL Brandon Webb is the central core to his club's success. Immersed in an environment around mainly young players he thrives at each opportunity given to him on the mound. His sole presence in the rotation will give the D-backs a good chance to clinch the playoffs. Plus, not to be forgotten as exhibited last night Webb can the hit the ball. His 2-run double in the game provided extra insurance runs for himself. What a way to help your own cause. If he's similar to any pitcher in the NL it would be Carlos Zambrano without the animated, fiery repartee. The Arizona starter is a better strikeout pitcher.
With the D-backs hanging over .500 at 60-58 their goal at the moment is just surviving and staying ahead of the pack. The heat out there in the desert must take it's toll on the players and I understand their need for days off. Arizona will meet up with the Dodgers again at the end of the month at home for another 3-game series. This time they'll try coax a different outcome from the previous encounter. Brandon Webb (17-4) is cruising towards a 20-plus win season, a possible Cy Young nomination as he plans to lead the D-backs to the playoffs for the 2nd consecutive year.
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