first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT
television: Channel 4
matchup: Brian Lawrence (3-6, 5.35 ERA) vs Cliff Lee (6-3, 3.62 ERA)
previews: ESPN | CBS| SI | Padres.com
After starting the season 16-4 at Petco Park, the Padres have dropped four more in just seven games on the current homestand. They’ve followed a 22-6 May by losing four of their first five in June. The Indians come to San Diego with a 26-29 record; although they aren’t winning a great deal, the Padres shouldn’t make the mistake of looking past them to the White Sox, owners of MLB’s best record, who come to town next.
The Cleveland lineup features several good young hitters, including Travis Hafner, Coco Crisp, and Ben Broussard, as well as some others who aren’t doing as well this year but who have talent (Grady Sizemore, Victor Martinez). The pitching matchups look to favor the Padres, though, and if they can execute properly and stay healthy, they should put themselves in position to take the series.
Also, as a reminder, I’ll be on “Outta Left Field” Wednesday night. Show starts at 5:30 p.m. Be sure to swing by the Hall of Fame Bar & Grill if you’re at the game or call in if you’re watching on Channel 4.
Klesko keeps it alive … can Migi? If so, then X becomes the winning run
Why isn’t Fick batting for Ojeda?
Frustrating loss. If there’s a silver lining, it’s that this was our worst pitching matchup. Peavy goes tomorrow and Eaton on Thursday.
Well-played game on both sides for the most part tonight.
What did Ojeda do to “almost tie it up”?
I guess Ojeda is just too damn invaluable to Bochy, or that Bochy forgot that Fick can catch in a pinch.
How bad was Khalil’s error?
Ojeda put one off the side of the Western Metal Building; it was maybe 10 feet foul.
As for Khalil, he threw on the run and didn’t have a good grip on the ball. He had Broussard by at least two steps. Nevin also didn’t offer much help digging it out of the dirt.
The top of the 11th could have been worse, too. The inning ended on a blown call by the plate umpire. Jody Gerut fouled a ball off his foot, but the ump ruled it a fair ball. Got the Indians’ manager tossed.
That’s a shame about Khalil, but he’s been scuffling again of late, and his defense has left a lot to be desired so far this year imo in terms of the throwing department.
Can’t help but feel that we let this one get away. As you said this was the worst pitching match-up, yet Lawrence gives us a great effort but we left chances out there a couple times. A couple weeks ago, we win 4-0. Now it seems we are lucky to score a run or two with the things have been going. The sickness didn’t help either of course. We need to take the next two to get on a mini-roll before the ChiSox come into town.
Crap.
Richard, I tried to register with Blogger, with no success. I am sure I’m doing a multitude of things wrong, as I am a techno-buffoon.
I shall try again tomorrow.
Again, CRAP!!!