first pitch: 4:10 p.m., PT
television: Channel 4SD
matchup: Chris Young (10-5, 3.66 ERA) vs Eric Milton (8-7, 4.95 ERA)
previews: Padres.com
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As of this writing, 86 pitchers have worked enough innings to qualify for a big-league ERA title this season. Among those pitchers, Chris Young (86) and Eric Milton (85) are the most extreme fly ball pitchers in baseball. Young is so far out of line with the rest of the pack that he’s in danger of losing his planet status.
As it was last season, Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati is the second easiest NL park in which to hit a homer this year. You’ve got to believe there are better places for a guy like Milton to try and earn a living. Hey, don’t look at me; I’m not his agent.
Go Padres!
Well it appears that the damage is being mitigated. Izturis beats his old club in extra innings in what could only be a painful loss for the Dodgers and the Mets have come back to take the lead against the Fish in the 8th.
GY … what does “new gig for the commenters” mean?
re: 101 … and I think the rainout of the Phillies game is good news … they’ll have to double up, I s’pose …
LM: Sorry, what I meant to say was, “For the commenters, here’s a sneak peak at my new gig” — giving y’all the heads-up first.
GY … so, uh, whatcha need a “new gig” for? We’re not enough for you???