Webb’s streak ends, but Arizona wins

PHOENIX -- Brandon Webb’s shutout streak ended early Wednesday night.

The Arizona ace gave up a run in the first, stopping his scoreless string at 42 innings, but won his sixth consecutive start to lead the Diamondbacks past the Milwaukee Brewers, 3-2.

Chris Young hit his 26th home run for Arizona, which ended a three-game skid and remained 3 1/2 games ahead of second-place San Diego in the NL West.

Last year’s NL Cy Young Award winner, Webb (14-8) gave up two runs and five hits in seven innings. He struck out five and walked one.

Jose Valverde pitched a scoreless ninth for his major league-leading 38th save in 44 chances. He gave up a one-out double to Bill Hall, who moved to third on Johnny Estrada’s flyout. Valverde retired J.J. Hardy on a routine fly to end it.

Webb’s shutout streak ended at 42 innings when Prince Fielder singled home a run in the first.