First returns on the decision made by the Diamondbacks to start Chris Owings over Didi Gregorius at shortstop: Not bad.
Owings has displayed no power this season with just one extra-base hit in 37 at-bats and a major league homerless streak that has reached 92 at-bats. But he is batting .297 with three stolen bases.
He is also trending downward. Owings has just three hits in his last 19 at-bats. His lack of power indicates that he must improve his patience at the plate and ability to make consistent contact. He has just one walk with eight strikeouts.