first pitch: 5:05 p.m. PT
television: Channel 4SD
matchup:
Clay Hensley (0-3, 12.21 ERA) vs
Jeff Francis (1-1, 5.60 ERA)
Hello, offense. Don't look now, but for the first time in more than 6 years, the Padres have scored at least 11 runs in consecutive games.
The last time that happened was April 7 and 8, 2001, when the Pads beat the Rockies, 14-10 and 11-3, at Coors Field. Phil Nevin homered twice and drove in eight runs over those two games. Heck, even Donaldo Mendez knocked one out of the park.
Back to 2007,
Clay Hensley gave up 10 runs in his last start against the Cubs. He seriously needs to pitch a good game on Saturday. Here's ...