The Padres went 13-15 in the month of August. Despite outhitting the opposition, .248/.326/.385 to .246/.305/.377, and again outhomering them, 26 to 23, the Pads managed to be outscored, 107 to 105. Adrian Gonzalez (.248/.333/.386 in 101 AB), Josh Barfield (.220/.273/.374 in 91 AB), and Mike Piazza (.203/.268/.344 in 64 AB) all scuffled, and Mark [...]
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Barfield and Padres Snatch One Back from Rockies
The August month in review will have to wait another day, because what Josh Barfield and the Padres did Monday night was huge. For those who may not have seen it, here’s a quick run through the ninth. Colorado closer Brian Fuentes enters the contest with a 7-5 5-4 lead. The first batter he faces [...]
IGD: Padres vs Reds (1 Sep 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (8-10, 3.94 ERA) vs Bronson Arroyo (10-9, 3.52 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com buy tickets Clay Hensley bounced back from a difficult July with his best month since moving into the rotation. The 1.82 ERA is nice, but what I really like are the [...]
IGD: Padres @ Rockies (26 Aug 06)
first pitch: 5:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (7-10, 4.07 ERA) vs Jason Jennings (7-10, 3.32 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets Bad news is, the Padres got spanked in the opener at Coors Field. Good news is, the Dodgers and Reds both lost, so the Friars remain a [...]
Friday Links (25 Aug 06)
Happy Friday! While we’re busy debating the merits of the Russell Branyan acquisition, here are some links for you: Stauffer hopes spot start can be opportunity to shine (The Saratogian). Local paper talks about Tim Stauffer’s 2006 debut against the Dodgers this past week. I still can’t believe how well he did given the circumstances. [...]
IGD: Padres vs Dodgers (23 Aug 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Woody Williams (6-4, 3.67 ERA) vs Brad Penny (13-6, 3.70 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com buy tickets Since pitching in the All-Star game last month, Brad Penny is 3-4, with a 5.70 ERA. Opponents are hitting .282 against him, and have knocked eight homers in 43 [...]
IGD: Padres vs Diamondbacks (20 Aug 06)
first pitch: 1:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Chris Young (9-5, 3.80 ERA) vs Miguel Batista (10-5, 4.67 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets Clay Hensley is hurt, missing Saturday’s scheduled start. Khalil Greene has been placed on the 15-day DL, leaving the Padres without a shortstop. The left side of [...]
IGD: Padres vs Diamondbacks (19 Aug 06)
first pitch: 1:05 p.m., PT television: FOX matchup: Clay Hensley (7-10, 4.19 ERA) vs Claudio Vargas (9-8, 5.10 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets You know what’s awesome? For all our griping about the Padres’ recent play, they’re only 1 game out of a playoff spot. Game is on FOX this afternoon, [...]
IGD: Padres vs Giants (14 Aug 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (7-9, 4.41 ERA) vs Brad Hennessey (4-2, 2.93 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets If you’re reading this sentence, it means I ran out of time this morning to put something more profound here. Go Padres!
IGD: Padres @ Mets (9 Aug 06)
first pitch: 4:10 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (7-8, 4.33 ERA) vs Pedro Martinez (8-4, 3.48 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets I’m happy for Mike Piazza that he received such a warm welcome in his first game at Shea Stadium since leaving the Mets, but I think he [...]
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