D'backs pound Rockies

Wade Miley hurls eight strong innings, Cody Ross goes 5 for 5, Paul Goldschmidt hits his 21st home run and knocks in two more runs, Martin Prado homers and Miguel Montero slugs a three-run home run as the Arizona Diamondbacks make it two in a row over the Colorado Rockies (42-46) with an 11-1 win at Chase Field tonight.

And make that four wins in a row for the Diamondbacks as they improve to 46-41 and now own a 4 1/2 game lead over the LA Dodgers (41-45) in the NL West.

Goldschmidt, who was named to the National League All Star team today, leads the league in RBI with 73. Arizona's Patrick Corbin (9-1) was also selected to to the NL All-Star team today.

Miley allows just five hits and one earned run tonight as he improves to 5-7 on the season. Miley added to the Diamondbacks' offensive attack with a three-run double.

A great night for the Diamondbacks!