Final score: Phillies 7, Diamondbacks 0
Maybe the Phillies just needed to get over the hump against the Diamondbacks.
One night after a roller-coaster 11th-inning win for their first victory in five attempts against the Snakes this season, the Phillies coasted to a much smoother victory over the NL West bottom-feeders on Saturday.
Underwhelming competition notwithstanding, it was one of the cleanest games the Phillies have played all season: Strong defense, excellent starting pitching, stress-free bullpen work and relentless offense helped the Phillies push themselves back above .