first pitch: 5:05 p.m., PT
television: FOX
matchup: Woody Williams (12-5, 3.65 ERA) vs Chris Carpenter (15-8, 3.09 ERA)
previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN
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Do I like the Padres chances in this one? Depends on the context, I suppose. I like them better than, say, the Dodgers’ or the Yankees’ chances. Maybe not quite as good as the Cardinals’ chances. Then again…
The Padres have won eight of Woody Williams’ last nine starts dating back to August 13, the lone exception being a 7-4 loss at Arizona on August 28. And the last time Chris Carpenter faced the Padres in St. Louis, on September 26, he coughed up six runs en route to a 7-5 loss at the hands of the Friars.
Grasping at straws? Maybe. A little. But there’s still a game on the schedule, which in my book means anything is possible.
As for Game 3, I haven’t had much to say. To call Saturday’s victory “great” is an understatement, as without it, the season would be over for San Diego. Chris Young’s abuse of Albert Pujols was particularly impressive (although apparently not to Pujols). That said, the club’s lack of timely hitting remains problematic and is a topic that demands serious evaluation over the winter. Hitting 1-for-25 with runners in scoring position over a three-game series isn’t a solution to anything worth solving.
I guess the most that I can say about Game 3 is that the Padres survived it, and as long as they keep doing that, they’ve got a chance. For more detailed coverage of the game, I’d point you to my colleagues, Rich Campbell, Peter Friberg, and Vinay Kumar.
Speaking of Rich, thanks to the Dodgers and Yankees both being eliminated from the playoffs on Saturday, tonight’s Game 4 coincides with the Chargers game, which is being played here in San Diego. This doesn’t bother me, as football tends not to cross my radar until Thanksgiving, but for those torn, or even just looking for a good Chargers blog, I encourage you to visit Rich’s excellent Chargers Confidential.
Otherwise, feel free to hang out with us here at Ducksnorts as we watch what we hope won’t be the Friars’ final game of 2006. Go Padres!
we still got outs left, even if they are against carpenter. though it would be dissapointing to lose to a team with two stars and a bunch of scrapheaps.
doesn’t that play feel like it happened last year in game one of the 05 nlds?
This really sucks.
Well, that’s the ball game, I’m afraid.
This feels like an insurmountable lead. Hope I’m wrong.
hate to say it…but I think we’re done… nice season everyone..
Have to get Wilson out here. Cannot let him get on.
Im-f’n-possible. Well, I guess I’m satisfied that it happened against our best reliever.
alright lets get some m-f’n runs
in the meantime… chargers are back on..
Judging from the look on Woody’s face in the dugout, I think it is best to keep solid objects away from him. Only let him sign autographs with a crayon.
Judging from the look on Woody’s face in the dugout, I think it is best to keep sharp objects away from him. Only let him sign autographs with a crayon.
I’m signing off to go watch on the big screen. Definitely not changing to the Chargers until this is over, and I’m hoping we can still come back.
If not, great season and it was nice chatting with you all.
Sorry about the double post, which isn’t, since I had “solid” and thought I caught it and replaced it with “sharp.”
Gotta get Carpenter out of there this inning. Make him throw you a strike – maybe even take until you get one.
We have an outburst of runs in us, just need to focus in and make it happen.
Still avoiding the Charger game…even now. Sadly, I don’t think I have a great shot at using that ticket tomorrow now…
1 run – okay, things happen, let’s hold ‘em
2 runs – alrighty, enough’s enough
3 runs – somebody do something!
4 runs – inconceivable!!
Daggummit.
Really wish we had gotten more in that first inning
NOT ENOUGH PITCHES
Khalil’s best swing in weeks and it is right at someone…
wow – I was really hoping that we’d do more in that 1/2 inning…
yep, now we get to see Carpenter in the 8th. Sheesh, c’mon, let’s take a good plan to the plate guys!
Had Carpenter on the ropes. A Barfield single instead of a Belliard single and it’s a completely different game.
Great year, though, and we’ve still got two innings to go. Unlikely, but never count out the Pads.
well, I know this sounds pathetic, but if this were a 7 game series, then I’m pretty confident that we would have won it.
Glad to see Cla not rattled facing Prince Albert…
Poo-holes looks like he’s already sampling the champagne on that AB
Can we PH for Giles with Klesko to lead off? Not like he can play a worse RF…I swear, we need to trade him and pick up a power RF bat, not let Doc go and sign a power LF bat…
we need at least two in the eighth…
we still have a season, there’s always time for offseason talk
I’ve typed about three remarks, all overly optimistic, and finally said, “Screw it.”
276: who’s going to take Giles? We’re going to have to waive him if we want to free up a space in RF. And, I’d take the better of Ben Johnson or Termel Sledge in that position — let ‘em duke it out in Spring Training and to the victor goes the quirky RF of Petco Park. With Giles departure would hopefully go the “Petco is too big” mentality as well.,..
#278: We do have a fun off season to look forward to. We’ve got some money to spend for a change and a core group to build around. It is a good time to be a Padre fan, despite that 4 run 6th.
rally time.
this team NEVER quits…
Giles is the master, I swear, of the basehit in a no-leverage sitauation. HE’s almost ARod-esque.
Someone will take him in trade, no doubt. Lots of folks buying the story of Petco.
MEanwhile, AGon rips the tits off of one…
rally time off a new pitcher now.
I’m back…wife is watching something on the big screen.
Nice to get a little something going…we need to get a few here to say the least.
not talking about the chargers…. not talking about the chargers… definitely not talking about the chargers….
287 – nope, not talking about the guy who rhymes with Bates…
Clayton, that post is so trippy because it make me think of Giles FOR A-Rod.
I would love to have A-rod here…
289: yup, I would totally take A-Rod… maybe we can trade Kottaras… err…
Marsh & Clayton…and during that disaster of an inning my phone was ringing like crazy from an ex of mine who is a HUGE Steeler fan….I didn’t answer because I knew what she would be calling about, if not exactly why.
I still have that whole game to look forward to…
does this mean Bellhole is coming into the game at 3rd? No wait, Walker Texas Ranger?
Aaaah! Fox went out!
I guess Bard struck out?
OK, now we know why he wears the sunglasses…apparently when he takes them off, thats the call to the pen.
Wonder if he specifically takes them off with the right hand or left hand…guess the normal patting the arm is too simple for Mr. Baseball Supergenius…
I’d rather Walker, even with his 0-12 line….
you dated a Steeler’s fan? Yeah, I’ve been to that town.. .must be a looker…
If there ever was a time for Piazza to step up…
Alright Mike… .here’s your time…. if you hit this, then we might pick up your option…
If Woody would have been getting that freaking call….grrrrrr
Well, that’s not good.