Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) was scratched from the lineup July 9 and didn't play July 10. 

--RHP Dan Haren was three outs from his first career shutout but did not even get a victory in his eighth consecutive quality start Thursday. 

Arizona's offense took another hit Thursday when outfielder Justin Upton was held out of the lineup for the second consecutive day with a strained left oblique muscle. 

Ryan Howard's surge came a little too late for him to make the All-Star team, but as far as the Philadelphia Phillies are concerned, his turnaround at the plate has been perfectly timed. 

Third baseman Mark Reynolds made two errors in the bottom of the ninth, when the Arizona Diamondbacks blew a two-run lead. 

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton likely will be sidelined through the All-Star break with a strained oblique muscle. 

The Arizona Diamondbacks became the latest team to say "No thanks" to Barry Bonds, and they're not alone. 

--RHP Brandon Webb has thrown 15 scoreless innings against Washington this season after six shutout innings in a 2-0 victory on Tuesday, after which U. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left side) was scratched from the lineup July 9. 

Right-hander Micah Owings has a special feeling about Washington, D. 

The Washington Nationals hadn't won in more than a week. 

With their lineup slumping, the Arizona Diamondbacks have needed nearly flawless starting pitching to have any chance at a victory. 

Jesus Flores' three-run, pinch-hit homer in the sixth inning brought a tedious game out of the doldrums and helped the Washington Nationals to a 5-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night. 

Jesus Flores' three-run, pinch-hit homer in the sixth inning brought a tedious game out of the doldrums and helped the Washington Nationals to a 5-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.