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Article: D'Backs Turn 5 Double Plays, Beat Giants
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- August 10, 2006
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PHOENIX - Luis Gonzalez homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks set a club record by turning five double plays in a 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.
Chad Tracy had three hits for the Diamondbacks, who lead the National League with 130 double plays. Miguel Batista (10-5) earned the victory despite giving up 12 hits in six innings. He allowed two runs, walked one and struck out one.
Former Diamondback Shea Hillenbrand and Ray Durham each had three hits for the Giants, who are 3-13 since July 23.
Batista hasn't lost since June 20, a span of nine starts. He pitched from the stretch most of the night, beginning in the first inning, when he gave up singles to the first ...