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Get Luckier

The fact that we’re all frustrated by a 13-13 start speaks volumes about how far this franchise has come in a very short time. That doesn’t make us feel any better after another stupid loss (recap | box score), of course, but it’s something. I don’t have the stomach to sit through the game again, [...]

1969: Padres Rally Late, Earn Split with Braves in Atlanta

May 1, 1969, Atlanta: Padres 4, Braves 3 (box score) May began for the Padres in the same way April had — with a win. Dick Kelley and Ron Reed started this one in front of 5,854 fans at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. Kelley hadn’t pitched well in his first start against the Braves on [...]

IGD: Padres vs Nationals (30 Apr 07)

first pitch: 7:05 p.m. PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Jake Peavy (3-0, 1.67 ERA) vs John Patterson (0-4, 7.71 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com Reasons to Be Positive The Nationals are in town. Jake Peavy is on the mound. Regardless the outcome of Monday night’s game, the Pads will have a better April record than [...]

Seventeen Innings of Solitude

Another gut-wrenching loss on Sunday (recap | box score). For the third time in five starts, David Wells didn’t look sharp at all. His final line wasn’t horrible; then again, “wasn’t horrible” is hardly the standard by which starters on a contending team should be measured. To their credit, the Padres picked up Wells and [...]

1969: Padres Finish April with Loss in Atlanta

April 30, 1969, Atlanta: Braves 6, Padres 3 (box score) Play-by-play data for this game are incomplete. We know that Phil Niekro started for the Braves and went the distance; we know that Nate Colbert hit his fifth homer of the season. Gary Ross got the start for San Diego, but faced just three batters. [...]

IGD: Padres vs Dodgers (29 Apr 07)

first pitch: 1:05 p.m. PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: David Wells (1-1, 6.00 ERA) vs Derek Lowe (2-3, 4.40 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com So, did that fly ball that Russell Martin hit off Trevor Hoffman last night scare the bejeezus out of you or what? Anyway, it’s nice to get back in the win [...]

1969: Padres Drop Second Straight to Los Angeles

April 29, 1969, San Diego: Dodgers 2, Padres 1 (box score) This game was over almost before it began. Willie Crawford walked to lead off the game for the Dodgers. Willie Davis followed with a single to center off starter Al Santorini. One out later, a Jose Arcia error gave Los Angeles its first run. [...]

IGD: Padres vs Dodgers (28 Apr 07)

first pitch: 7:05 p.m. PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Greg Maddux (1-2, 4.24 ERA) vs Brett Tomko (0-1, 2.65 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com If you, like me, are trying to get Friday night’s bad taste out of your mouth, I’ll note that despite the Padres’ terrible play over the past few games, they’re still [...]

1969: Padres Blow Late Lead Against Dodgers

April 28, 1969, San Diego: Dodgers 4, Padres 3 (box score) Knuckleballer Joe Niekro made his first start in a Padres uniform. The Dodgers countered with southpaw Claude Osteen, who had shut out San Diego on three hits just 13 days earlier. The Padres very quickly made sure they wouldn’t be blanked in this one, [...]

IGD: Padres vs Dodgers (27 Apr 07)

first pitch: 7:05 p.m. PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (1-3, 9.45 ERA) vs Mark Hendrickson (1-0, 1.62 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com Have you seen my command? Hi, this is Clay Hensley, pitcher for the San Diego Padres. I used to throw a wicked sinker, break bats, get hit in the back of [...]