Worst to first: D-backs capture NL West crown on Paul Goldschmidt's triple

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    Kirk Gibson sauntered out onto the field in his familiar, half-hunched gait, stopping at a spot on the grass just outside the third base bag.

    With hundreds of fans still lingering long after the final out, Gibson pumped his fist as they pumped him up with a chant of "Gibby!"

    Known as a gritty winner as a player, Gibson had guided Arizona Diamondbacks to a division title in his first full season as manager.

    Yes, this was sweet.

    Playing with the never-give-an-inch intensity of their manager, the Diamondbacks completed an improbable run to their first NL West crown in four years, beating San Francisco 3-1 Friday night when rookie Paul Goldschmidt lined a two-run triple off Sergio Romo in the eighth inning.

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