Diamondbacks pull even with Giants in NL West

The Arizona Diamondbacks (24-18) are back in a first-place tie in the NL West.

Paul Goldschmidt continues his hitting barrage against the pitchers in the major leagues with two more home runs tonight and Eric Chavez follows suit with a solo shot of his own as the Diamondbacks muster up a 16-hit attack and blow away the Marlins in Miami, 9-2.

Arizona's series-opening win over Miami, coupled with San Francisco's 10-9 loss to Colorado, pulls the Diamondbacks even with the Giants. Goldschmidt and Chavez combine for eight hits and six RBI.

The two blasts by Goldy gives him 12 home runs and 35 RBI for the season.

Trevor Cahill (3-4) pitches eight strong innings for the D'backs, allowing five hits and just one earned run. Cahill walks four and strikes out four.