The Arizona Diamondbacks are 10-5 for the first time since 2002. Right-hander Shelby Miller helped the team get there on Tuesday night in San Diego.
Miller became the first starter this season to pitch into the eighth inning. He surrendered one earned run and four hits. The 26-year-old walked two and struck out five. Miller lowered his ERA from 5.06 to 3.50.
This was also his longest outing as a Diamondback. Miller worked hard on his mechanics this spring. He wanted to get the ball out of his glove faster during his windup. Last season, Miller struggled to find his footing on the mound and he had the worst season of his career.