The Diamondbacks unexpectedly find themselves in first place in the NL West after beating Houston, 4 – 2, completing a three-game sweep. It is the D-Backs’ 14th win in their last 16 games, but manager Kirk Gibson is not there to enjoy it, having been ejected in the 4th inning for arguing a balk call against starter Josh Collmenter. Losing pitcher J.A. Happ hits his first major league homer for the Astros.

May 29, 2011 This Day In Baseball

On May 29, 2011 — The Diamondbacks unexpectedly find themselves in first place in the NL West after beating Houston, 4 – 2, completing a three-game sweep. It is the D-Backs’ 14th win in their last 16 games, but manager Kirk Gibson is not there to enjoy it, having been ejected in the 4th inning for arguing a balk call against starter Josh Collmenter. Losing pitcher J.A. Happ hits his first major league homer for the Astros.

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Baseball Reference May 29

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