Tough loss last night against the Rockies. Brett Tomko worked eight strong innings but was let down by some sloppy defense, poor clutch-hitting, and a questionable decision by third-base coach Tim Flannery.

With the struggling Sean Burroughs sitting out his second straight game, Phil Nevin played third and committed a first-inning error that led to Colorado’s first run. Burroughs eventually did make it into the game, striking out for Tomko in the bottom of the eighth.

Meantime, the Pads failed to score despite putting runners on second and third with nobody out in the sixth. Nevin, Ray Lankford, and Mark Sweeney all hit weak popups to end the inning.

Then, in the bottom of the 11th, against closer Jose Jimenez, the Padres had runners at first and second with two out and Ramon Vazquez at the plate. Vazquez slashed a single to shallow left, and Flannery sent 38-year-old catcher Tom Lampkin home, where he was thrown out by plenty. Oh, and Ryan Klesko, who is 6-for-7 lifetime against Jimenez was on deck. Explain that one to me.

In happier news, Jake Peavy pitched into the eighth at Huntsville last night, as the BayBears defeated the Stars, 4-3. Peavy allowed one run on five hits, walking just one and fanning eight. Ben Johnson’s solo homer in the top of the ninth proved to be the game winner for Mobile.