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There’s no denying the Diamondbacks have failed to live up to those expectations.
After some early-season struggles, the D-backs were able to finish a tough April schedule 12-14, and within striking distance of the top spot in the West thanks to some equally poor play from the rest of the division.
Paul Goldschmidt finished the first month with a .247 batting average and just nine extra-base hits, which is not what you want from your number three hitter. Zack Greinke finished with a 5.