Diamondbacks head for Texas with a one-game lead in NL West

Arizona Diamondbacks


The Arizona Diamondbacks (65-54) hit five homers today to beat the Reds in Cincinnati 9-2 and head for Texas for a Monday night matchup with the Rangers and a one-game lead in the NL West.

Arizona wins 1 of 3 in Cincinnati, but the second-place LA Dodgers (64-55) have lost three in a row -- including a 4-3 loss today at Colorado to the Rockies (63-55).

Paul Goldschmidt hit two homers today, while Dennis Descalso, Eduardo Escobar and David Peralta also homered. Zack Godley picked up the win to improve to 13-6.

Zack Grienke (12-6) takes the mound for the Diamondbacks on Monday night in Arlington.