Wed 4/16/14 7:20 PM

Jose Valverde allowed two solo home runs in a non-save situation during Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks. Called on to protect a five-run lead, the closer promptly served up back-to-back jacks to Aaron Hill and Paul Goldschmidt before escaping without further damage. The idea that he wasn't sharp because it wasn't a save situation might apply under different circumstances, but Valverde was beat up by the Angels his last time out as well. This carriage might be quickly turning back into a pumpkin.