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IGD: Padres vs Rockies (14 Aug 07)

Tue, Aug 14, 2007Ballhype: hype it up!
by Geoff Young
Game #118
time: 7:05 p.m. PT
tv: 4SD
sp: Greg Maddux (7-9, 4.15) vs Jeff Francis (13-5, 4.06)
pre: Padres.com, SI.com, B-R.com

I understand that it is customary to panic when a team is three games out of first place with 45 remaining on the schedule. According to Wikipedia, “the word panic derives from the name of the Greek god Pan.” The Greek god, of course, is named after the Pan flute. Since some folks seem to believe that the Padres are sinking, this only seems appropriate:

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75 Responses to “IGD: Padres vs Rockies (14 Aug 07)”

  1. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 6:33 pm Reply to this comment

    Still no Jenga. Since we’re going against a lefty, we get Blum out in left and NOG at second base. Last time that happened, Bobby Livingston dominated us. I miss Hairston and Jenga.

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  2. Ryguy Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 6:36 pm Reply to this comment

    Ensberg making his first career start at first base in the majors..

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  3. BZ Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 6:36 pm Reply to this comment

    The Pan-Titanic thing is pretty funny, Geoff.

    I don’t think the Padres are quite sinking, but I would say they are in the “new-moon in iceberg-laden water territory,” and quite possibly too big a ship with too small a rudder…

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  4. Mark Ase Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 6:37 pm Reply to this comment

    NOG has had good success against Francis at least, geez though Blum as a corner outfielder is a sight to see…..seems like LF would be an easy place to see a massive off season upgrade

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  5. Rick Schroder (Turbine Dude) Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:00 pm Reply to this comment

    Hot & humid today. Don’t think the ball is going to fly to well tonight for either team.

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  6. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:11 pm Reply to this comment

    Branyan hit a pinch three run homer to lead the Phillies to a 3-2 win today.

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  7. Rick Schroder (Turbine Dude) Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:20 pm Reply to this comment

    It’s always nice to have the 1st run in.

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  8. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:21 pm Reply to this comment

    Woohoo Ensberg! Who needs Branyan anyway?

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  9. Rick Schroder (Turbine Dude) Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:21 pm Reply to this comment

    It’d be even nicer to have Hairston back in the game.

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  10. BZ Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:22 pm Reply to this comment

    Nice that a Padre can at least hit a chest-high fastball right down the middle…

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  11. Rick Schroder (Turbine Dude) Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:23 pm Reply to this comment

    Is it just me, or does Francis look like he’s still in High School?

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  12. Marsh Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:27 pm Reply to this comment

    Okay, so the funniest thing about the pan-flute thing is that I can’t tell if the guy in front waving his arms is actually the conductor or some dude desperately trying to keep his balance….

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  13. Rick Schroder (Turbine Dude) Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:30 pm Reply to this comment

    Nice stop by Maddux on that one.

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  14. Geoff Young Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:33 pm Reply to this comment

    Kouz! Two third baseman are better than one. 8)

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  15. Rick Schroder (Turbine Dude) Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:33 pm Reply to this comment

    2 HRs, 2 runs in. Sweeeeeet.

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  16. LaMar Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:33 pm Reply to this comment

    My biggest fear is that Matty V gets a more lucrative gig somewhere besides the Padres and we’re stuck with Steve Quis, night in — night out.

    Nice shot by Kouz.

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  17. Marsh Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:34 pm Reply to this comment

    KOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUZ!

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  18. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:34 pm Reply to this comment

    I guess Kouz is afraid of losing his job to Ensberg.

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  19. Rick Schroder (Turbine Dude) Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:35 pm Reply to this comment

    #5: Proving me wrong is a good thing so far.

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  20. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:36 pm Reply to this comment

    All right, no double plays. Let’s clear the bottom of the order.

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  21. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:38 pm Reply to this comment

    The boys seem to be swinging it well early tonite. Coupled with the D’backs being down by seven runs, this could shape up to be a good nite.

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  22. Rick Schroder (Turbine Dude) Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:40 pm Reply to this comment

    Good bunt on the 1st pitch.

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  23. Geoff Young Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:41 pm Reply to this comment

    Maddux’s bunting technique is unbelievable.

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  24. Rick Schroder (Turbine Dude) Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:43 pm Reply to this comment

    #16: Yeah, where has Matty V been lately? I hope nothing bad came of the St. Louis thing.

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  25. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:46 pm Reply to this comment

    Nice AB by Ensberg. Way to make him hurt for the walks tonite boys.

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  26. Geoff Young Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:47 pm Reply to this comment

    This is fun. Some real nice approaches at the plate.

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  27. JP Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:48 pm Reply to this comment

    Ensberg reminds me of ‘the Garv” - his stance and the way he runs around the bases when he hits a blast.

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  28. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:48 pm Reply to this comment

    Breaking it open early! Well done Pads!

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  29. Rick Schroder (Turbine Dude) Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:49 pm Reply to this comment

    Looks like the Padres are starting to wake up this second part of the season given this past weekend and the first 2 innings thus far tonight.

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  30. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:49 pm Reply to this comment

    Very impressive inning thus far, with three full count walks after falling behind early in the count.

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  31. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:49 pm Reply to this comment

    Take!

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  32. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:49 pm Reply to this comment

    Who says Khalil can’t draw a walk!

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  33. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:51 pm Reply to this comment

    Kouz with an excuse me single. Woohoo!!!!

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  34. Rick Schroder (Turbine Dude) Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:51 pm Reply to this comment

    2 runs off of a check swing. Go figure.

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  35. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:56 pm Reply to this comment

    The key to that inning was Geoff Blum drawing a walk after falling behind 1-2. Way to go Blum.

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  36. Pad fan in Portland Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 7:56 pm Reply to this comment

    Barrett on the DL = Padres busting out.

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  37. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:02 pm Reply to this comment

    36: It’s all his fault!

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  38. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:03 pm Reply to this comment

    37: LaForest tells really great jokes, loosening everyone up and allowing them to break out.

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  39. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:04 pm Reply to this comment

    Dodgers up 1 nuthin in the fourth. AZ lost.

    Hopefully Maddux can get out of this without trouble. Anytime we muff an IF fly like Ensberg did seems to haunt us.

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  40. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:04 pm Reply to this comment

    At least the error didn’t hurt us.

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  41. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:05 pm Reply to this comment

    Houston just tied it up in the fourth. 1st and 3rd with one out, lets see if they get more.

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  42. Rick Schroder (Turbine Dude) Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:06 pm Reply to this comment

    #39: In Ensberg’s defense, there is a bank of lights straight up where he was looking for that can of corn.

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  43. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:07 pm Reply to this comment

    42: Yeah I’m not pissed at all. That’s a tough play to make (tough error too). I’m just glad it didn’t end up hurting us.

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  44. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:07 pm Reply to this comment

    NOG GOT A HIT!

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  45. BZ Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:07 pm Reply to this comment

    Bunting class in session from the Professor…

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  46. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:07 pm Reply to this comment

    41: Never mind, GIDP to end the inning.

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  47. Rick Schroder (Turbine Dude) Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:09 pm Reply to this comment

    That was a nice cut for Greg!

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  48. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:15 pm Reply to this comment

    Inning ending DP, gotta love those.

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  49. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:17 pm Reply to this comment

    Especially when Maddux is already at 66 pitches through 4.

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  50. Khalil Greene Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:21 pm Reply to this comment

    Yes baby. From here on we will win.

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  51. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:27 pm Reply to this comment

    Nice hustle Kouz. No GIDP Bardo!

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  52. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:28 pm Reply to this comment

    Kouz is apparently absolutely crushing his singles tonight.

    Bard flipped the coin before the game and it came up lefty.

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  53. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:30 pm Reply to this comment

    Nice AB Josh. Nice ABs Padres.

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  54. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:31 pm Reply to this comment

    And with everyone else hitting well, Silent L back to his roots.

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  55. Bruce Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:31 pm Reply to this comment

    53: Of course as soon as you say that Blum swings at the first pitch and ends the inning on a DP. :)

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  56. Rick Schroder (Turbine Dude) Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:32 pm Reply to this comment

    Do we wait until the end of the season before we give Silent L his “L” back?

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  57. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:32 pm Reply to this comment

    Was Blum batting right-handed during that at bat?

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  58. Bruce Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:34 pm Reply to this comment

    57: No

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  59. Stu Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:37 pm Reply to this comment

    Hey all - anyone know why Adrian isn’t playing? I’m a little out of touch after a weekend in Vegas…

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  60. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:39 pm Reply to this comment

    59: I’m guessing just a day off against a tough lefty to get the Kouz and Ensberg’s righty bats in the lineup.

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  61. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:52 pm Reply to this comment

    Fantastic outing by Maddux. Well done Greg.

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  62. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 8:52 pm Reply to this comment

    Not sure why Black is going to Meredith with an 8 run lead, but I like his decision to get Maddux here.

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  63. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 9:00 pm Reply to this comment

    Dodgers are getting hammered too. Man, this could be a GREAT nite for us.

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  64. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 9:04 pm Reply to this comment

    Nice of Black to get Meredith out of there after one pitch.

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  65. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 9:29 pm Reply to this comment

    Hey, Sledge draws the walk against the lefty. That means in his previous 2 at bats against lefties Sledge is OPS-ing 2.000!

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  66. Ben B. Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 9:37 pm Reply to this comment

    All right, guys, let’s save some of this patience and plate discipline for Aaron Cook on Thursday. We’re gonna need it.

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  67. Geoff Young Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 9:48 pm Reply to this comment

    Ballgame. I have us at 17 shutouts now?

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  68. Phantom Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 10:00 pm Reply to this comment

    67: I believe that is correct. We have to keep up our pace of a shutout a week, ya know.

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  69. SD Girl Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 10:21 pm Reply to this comment

    I know that someone here will know or can point me to a reference, but has any Padre player hit 2 home runs in the same inning against the same pitcher?

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  70. Richard Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 11:10 pm Reply to this comment

    67: That’s right and it’s incredible. The ballpark may suppress offense, but that’s still really impressive.

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  71. Richard Says:
    August 14, 2007 at 11:18 pm Reply to this comment

    And I think the Padres lead the National League in home runs this month. We have like 20, I’m pretty sure.

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  72. Zagz Says:
    August 15, 2007 at 1:38 am Reply to this comment

    69: The 2006 Padres media guide doesn’t list 2 HR in an inning by a Padre at all (that’s not to say it hasn’t happened).

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  73. LaMar Says:
    August 15, 2007 at 5:19 am Reply to this comment

    Nice article on Steve Garrison.

    http://www.zwire.com/site/news.....&rfi=6

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  74. LynchMob Says:
    August 15, 2007 at 8:03 am Reply to this comment

    73 … thanks for the link, LaMar … very interesting.

    GY - Panic -> Flute -> Titanic … LOL!

    2007 Padres Baseball - Steady As She Goes? NOT! :-)

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  75. Sawyer Says:
    August 18, 2007 at 8:22 pm Reply to this comment

    hi nice post, i enjoyed it

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