D-backs dinged up in loss to Padres

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 D-backs dinged up in loss to Padres
SAN DIEGO -- Given the way they've played so far this month, not to mention their sizable division lead at 6 1/2 games, the D-backs could afford to lose Saturday's game to the Padres. What hurt more was seeing two of their key contributors forced to leave the game with injuries. When Micah Owings -- he of the 4-0 record -- has to limp off the field with a sprained ankle and star outfielder ... [link]

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Closing Time: NFL teams improve, Khalil Greene does not.
Published 4/27/2008 at Roto Arcade
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Owings, Upton injured in Diamondbacks loss
Published 4/27/2008 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
Owings, Upton injured in Diamondbacks loss Owings’ frustration was evident as he slammed his helmet in the dirt as he sat next to second and was examined by head athletic trainer Ken Crenshaw. Owings was escorted off the field and into the clubhouse, where he began receiving treatment immediately. “A little stiff,” Owings said. “But I’ve been through plenty of ankle sprains and I’ve already started to get some work in here with the trainers. Ken’s one of the best, so I’m not really too worried about it.” . . . The D-backs tied the game at 7 in the seventh inning thanks to ...

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