Upton powers D'backs to 8th straight win

 
Justin Upton went 3-for-3 with four RBIs, including a three-run home run, to power the Arizona Diamondbacks to their eighth consecutive victory Saturday, a 10-3 romp over the Colorado Rockies. [link]

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Justin Upton went 3-for-3 with four RBI, including a three-run home run, to power the Arizona Diamondbacks to their eighth consecutive victory, 10-3, over the Colorado Rockies Saturday.