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PHOENIX (AP) — Patrick Corbin got into a rhythm with catcher Alex Avila http://www.giantsfanproshop.com/authentic-madison-bumgarner-jersey , leaving Philadelphia’s hitters flailing.The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit their stride at just the right time, leaving the desert with the NL West lead before heading out on a nine-game road trip.Corbin struck out nine in a combined four-hitter, David Peralta had four hits and two RBIs, and the Diamondbacks rolled over the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 on Wednesday.Corbin (10-4) had the Phillies guessing most of the game, allowing four hits in 7 1/3 innings while reaching a career-high 183 strikeouts this season. The left-hander did not give up a home run for the ninth straight start, the longest stretch by a Diamondbacks pitcher since Brandon Webb in 2003.“I felt really good with everything Juan Marichal Jersey ,” Corbin said. “I made some quality pitches early on, working really well with Alex.”Peralta hit a two-run triple off Vince Velasquez (8-9) in the third inning, sending the Phillies right-hander to his first loss since June 25 against the New York Yankees.Peralta had his fourth four-hit game of the home stand and tied the franchise record with 10 hits in the three-game series against the Phillies. He is 18 for 31 since taking two days off with shoulder tightness last week.Eduardo Escobar added three RBIs for the NL West-leading Diamondbacks, who play three sub-.500 teams over the next nine games.“It is moving month,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “August baseball, in my experience in baseball http://www.giantsfanproshop.com/authentic-orlando-cepeda-jersey , is the best month because of what we’re walking through right now.”Velasquez allowed two or fewer runs in his six starts heading into Wednesday’s game, with a 0.95 ERA in four July starts. The right-hander allowed two hits in 6 1/3 scoreless innings to beat the Miami Marlins in his previous start.The Diamondbacks eclipsed the two-run barrier against Velasquez in the third inning, going up 3-0 on Peralta’s two-run triple and Escobar’s sacrifice fly.Arizona added a run in the fourth inning on Jon Jay’s double play. Velasquez did not come out for the fifth after allowing four runs and six hits.“Just a terrible display of executing my secondary pitches today,” Velasquez said.Pinch hitter Roman Quinn hit a one-out double off Corbin in the sixth inning, the only Phillies player to reach second base against the Arizona left-hander. Corbin faced two batters over the minimum.“Very simply, we just weren’t able to get anything doing against Corbin Gaylord Perry Jersey ,” Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said. “He did a great job of mixing his pitches. He was in the zone. He did a great job.”ARIZONA’S STARTERSCorbin isn’t the only Diamondbacks starter pitching well at the right time of the season.Arizona’s starters posted a 1.27 ERA with 20 strikeouts and a .176 batting average against in the three games against the Phillies. The Diamondbacks’ staff has allowed three or fewer runs in six straight starts since Aug. 3, their longest such streak since June 22-27, 2017.HOME RUN ROBBERYPhillies RF Nick Williams took a home run away from A.J. Pollock in the fifth inning, leaping against the wall and snaring the ball just before it went over.NUMBERSPeralta has six games of at least four hits, matching Giancarlo Stanton of the New York Yankees for most in the majors this season. … The Phillies were shut out for the eighth time this season, seventh on the road. … Escobar’s 42 doubles lead the majors. … Philadelphia’s Cesar Hernandez has hit safely in all 14 of his starts against Arizona after going 2 for 3.TRAINER’S TABLEDiamondbacks: RF Steven Souza Jr. was sore after a crash into the wall Tuesday night and did not play. He is expected back Friday in Cincinnati.UP NEXTDiamondbacks RHP Clay Buchholz is 4-0 with a 2.17 ERA in five starts heading into Friday’s game at Cincinnati. Phillies RHP Zach Eflin will make his 2018 debut when he faces the San Diego Padres on Friday. Tom Pennington/Getty ImagesTexas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor punched his name into the history books Thursday during a 17-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.According to MLB Stat of the Day http://www.giantsfanproshop.com/authentic-dave-dravecky-jersey , he became the first player in Major League history to finish a game with a home run and five different non-intentional walks. He also scored three runs and tallied three RBI in the contest.MLB Stat of the Day MLBStatoftheDay.RougnedOdor is the 1st player in MLB history to walk 5 times (none intentional) and HR in one game. wCND5hZTdZOdor was far from the only Rangers player to enjoy a successful day at the plate, as the team exploded for 18 hits and three home runs in all. Jurickson Profar and Joey Gallo also went deep in the blowout win that saw Texas score in every inning it batted but the fifth and push across seven runs in the second alone.Odor鈥檚 performance was a rare bright spot for the Rangers this season considering they are 47-63 and sitting in last place in the American League West.ESPN Stats and Info pointed out he is in impressive company when intentional walks are factored into the equation:ESPN Stats amp; Info ESPNStatsInfoRougned Odor is the 4th player in the Modern Era (since 1900) with 1 HR and 5 BB in a game.He joins Mark McGwire, Edgar Martinez and Hank Aaron. Hes the only 1 of the 4 to have none of the walks be intentional. H/T EliasSports CGgNgya4EBOdor isn鈥檛 exactly known for his eye at the plate, making the five non-intentional walks all the more jarring.Levi Weaverof The Athletic noted Odor posted a mere 22 walks in 150 games throughout the 2016 season.He is seeing the ball particularly well, though, and Thursday鈥檚 showing was part of a continued ascension:Evan Grant Evan_P_GrantRougned Odor began June with an OBP of .252. ... It is now .342Unfortunately for Odor and the Rangers Brandon Crawford Jersey , it is too little and too late in terms of their playoff chances, but the second baseman etched his name in baseball鈥檚 history books alongside some of the best to ever play the game.