The Arizona Diamondbacks wrap up April with an early start against the Milwaukee Brewers today, and for fans on the West Coast, that means coffee before first pitch. Given the early hour, we'll keep this brief—but there's plenty to talk about as the D-backs look to close out the month on a high note.

Yesterday's win guaranteed Arizona a winning record for April, a significant milestone given the daunting schedule they faced out of the gate. If they can secure another victory today, they'll finish the month at 17-13—an impressive feat considering preseason predictions that suggested surviving April with a .500 record would be a win in itself. The narrative was simple: if the D-backs could weather this brutal early stretch, there was genuine hope for the season ahead. Consider that mission accomplished.

Of course, not every opponent proved as formidable as expected. The Diamondbacks played six games against the high-spending Mets and Phillies, both projected as playoff contenders. Those matchups turned into a cakewalk, as those two teams are a combined 20-39 right now. Looking back, Arizona's schedule ranks only 10th in the league by strength of opponents faced—but it remains the toughest in their division. That context makes their winning record even more meaningful.

However, there is one area of concern: the D-backs are 16-13 despite being outscored by 12 runs overall, a byproduct of several blowout losses. They've lost five games by six runs or more, while only one victory (a 7-1 win over the Mets) came by that same margin. In fact, the Rockies have a better run differential than Arizona, and only three National League teams sit below their -12 mark. It's a stat worth watching as the team heads into May, but for now, the focus remains on finishing April strong and building momentum for the months ahead.