Arizona Republic
Josh VanMeter arched his back, straightened his stance and uncoiled his swing, launching a drive deep into the Cincinnati night. For eight innings, the Diamondbacks were a beaten-down bunch, their offense lifeless. VanMeter’s swing changed that, and it pushed them toward an emotional win.
It is always the default to call the most recent dramatic victory the best of the year. Given that the wrapper has only recently been removed from this season, it is probably not much of a stretch to describe their 8-5 win on Wednesday night in those terms.