John Clay’s Sidelines

I know, I know, little behind here in our tracking of Brandon Webb's drive toward another Cy Young Award for his mantle.

The ex-UK star notched his 18th win on Friday night as Arizona blasted Houston 12-2.

Notes:

• Webb improved to 18-4 on the year, to keep his Major League lead in victories.
• The right-hander allowed four hits and two earned runs in eight innings.
• Webb walked one and stuck out six on 82 pitches, 59 for strikes.
• He allowed one home run.
• Sixteen of his outs came on groundouts.
• Webb on his sinker: "I don't know if it was my best, but it was pretty good."
• He got help from former Astro Chris Burke, a Louisville native, who hit a three-run homer.
• Since July 8, Webb is 6-0 with a 1.68 ERA.
• His WHIP is now 1.11 for the season.
• He is 3-0 with a 1.57 ERA in the month of August.
• His last loss was June 22.
• His ERA is 2.95 for the year, lowest since June 16.
• In his last six road starts, Webb has allowed 10 earned runs in 42 innings pitched, an ERA of 2.14.