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The San Diego Padres pull one off from the Brew-Crew!

SDmic07 — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:18:59 +0000

After getting swept by the Dodgers, The San Diego Padrespull one off the Brew-Crew, as they were sleep deprived as they landed in Milwaukee around 530-6am their time(central).

Shawn Estes went 6 innings allowing 7 hits but only one ER one BB and one SO. The Bullpen followed up great Heath Bell and Trevor Hoffman combined to throw up 2 scoreless innings with Hoffman getting his 28th save of the season. One bad note from the pen’ Mike Adams continues to struggle, he gave up one HR and striked out three.

Luis Rodriguez went 1-4 with 2 RBI and one SO, Nick Hundley went 2-3 with two hit and two RBI and one run scored. Will Venable 2-4 with two hits one being a HR two RBI and one run scored.

The San Diego Padres pull-off another from the Rockies,taking the series 2 out of 3!

SDmic07 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:10:16 +0000

The San Diego Padres win another from the Rockies taking 2 out of 3 from the series. Luis Rodriguez was the only offence for the Padres, going 2-5 with 2 hits and 2 RBI.

The pitching line was thrown up like this: Jake Peavy went 8 innings giving up only 5 hits 0 runs 2 BBs and 13 strikeouts. Trevor Hoffman gave Jake a no diecision with his 4th blown save of the season, he went one inning giving up 2 hits one earned one walk, and stealing the win from Peavy, making him 3-6 on the season.

The San Diego Padres win again over 1st place Arizona, as they sweep the series!

SDmic07 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:30:14 +0000

On a Wednesday day game The San Diego Padres sweep the three game series vs. the D-Backs. Cha Seung Beakwent 5 and two thirds innings giving up 5 hits 2 ER one BB and 3 strikeouts, the bullpen held up for the most part with Justin Hampson, Mike Adams and Trevor Hoffman combined to throw up 3 and one third innings of scoreless baseball, allowing no hits and 6 strikeouts. Hoffman got his 27th save of the year.
One Bad Note: Clay Hensley has been worked to death with 7 appearance in a week and his 9 outing 10 games, gave up 3 hits 2 runs both earned and one BB, and zero innings completed.

The batting lineup went like this;Scott Hairston went 1-2 with a BB and a strikeout, Chase Headley went 1-4 with a hit a RBI and a run scored, also 2 strikeouts, Jody Gerut went 3-4 with a run scored and a RBI, Edger Gonzalez went 1-4 with a run scored a RBI and 2 strikeouts.
Nick Hundley went 2-3 with two hits one being the one that killed the D-Backs, with a two run home run off of the Big Unit in the 7th, also a run scored. Brian Giles had a pitch hit appearance going 1-1 with a hit and a run scored.
Some Sour Notes to point out: Luis Rodriguez went 0-3 with a strikeout,Kevin Kouzmanoff went 0-4 with 3 strikeouts,Tadahito Iguchi had a pitch hit appearance and it was a strikeout, plus Sean Kazmar went 0-3 with a strikeout; We’ll cut him some slack since it was his 7th major league game started, and the 13th one he’s appeared in.

No game tomorrow.
NEXT GAME 8/29, is at Petco Park vs. the Rockies at 7:05pm pt/10:05pm et asDirk Hayhurst(0-0) vs. A.Cook(15-8).
TV: 4SD/704-HD | RADIO: XPRS 1090/105.7 FM , XEMO 860

The San Diego Padres pull one off from the D-Backs, ending there losing streak at 7!

SDmic07 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:33:04 +0000

On a Monday following a bad road trip, The San Diego Padres pull a win off of the first place D-Backs! Jake Peavywent 6 innings giving up 4 hits 2 runs both earned 2 BBs and 7 strikeouts. The Bullpen line went like this: Clay Hensley,Heath Bell and Trevor Hoffman combined to throw up 3 scoreless innings only giving up one hit one BB, Hoffman got the win.
The batting lineup: Brian Giles went 4-4 with 3 hits one run scored an RBI and a BB, Jody Gerut went 1-5 with a two run homer his 14th home run of the season, also had a strikeout.
Adrian Gonzalez went 2-4 with a hit and two strikeouts, while brother Edger Gonzalez had a pitch hit appearance, he had a strikeout. Luis Rodriguez went 3-5 with a run scored an RBI and 2 strikeouts, Josh Bard went 1-3 with a hit a run scored a BB and 2 strikeouts, Chase Headley went 1-4 with a hit.
Tadahito Iguchi went 1-4 with a hit and 2 strikeouts, Scott Hairston had a pitch hit appearance and he had a strikeout, Peavy helped his own cause going 1-2 with a hit.
Tomorrow’s game will be Chad Reineke(1-1) vs. the second head of the three head pitching monster in Arizona B.Webb(19-4). Game starts at 7:05pm pt/10:05pm et
TV: 4SD/704-HD | RADIO: XPRS 1090/105.7 FM , XEMO 860

The San Diego Padres survive a game from the Brewers!

SDmic07 — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:56:00 +0000

On a day game with no t.v broadcasting The San Diego Padressurvive a game from the Brew Crew with Jake Peavyand ex-Padre Ben Sheets Dueling it out; Peavy went 7 innings giving up 4 hits one run it was earned 3 BBs and 8 strikeout it was a big performance and the Padres needed it.

The Bullpen as well keeping up it’s lately standard with Heath Bell and Trevor Hoffman combining to throw up 2 innings with 2 hits one HR it was Hoffman’s and he got his 26th save of the season.

Jody Gerut had a hit and an RBI and two strikeout, Luis Rodriguez went 1-4 went a hit.Kevin Kouzmanoff went 2-4 with a run scored, Chase Headley went 2-3 with 2 hits a run scored and a BB. Tadahito Iguchi went 1-3 with and RBI and a run scored also had a strikeout, Brian Myrow had a sac-fly RBI.

Tomorrow’s (which i will be attending) will feature my favorite pitcher to watch pitch,

Greg”Mad Dog”Maddux(6-8)(on the quest for 10 wins!) vs. J.Moyer(10-7) game starts at 7:05pm pt/10:05pm et.

TV: 4SD/704-HD | RADIO: XPRS 1090/105.7 FM , XEMO 860

The San Diego Padres win as Mad Dog Maddux and the Pads “Cook” the Rockies!

SDmic07 — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:02:47 +0000

On the Saturday night game in San Diego most of The San Diego Padres fans were preparing for the Chargers Pre-Season Game vs. Dallas, but for those who where flipping back n’ forth they saw a very good pitched game by “Greg Mad Dog Maddux” the 3rd straight that the rest of the Padres lineup back him scoring wise. He went six innings giving up 6 hits 2 runs both earned one BB 4 strikeouts and gave up one home run; very solid again, I hope he get his shot at winning at least 10 games this year making it 20 years with least 10 or more games won.

Bullpen Notes: Mike Adams, Clay Hensley, Heath Bell, Cla Meredith and Trevor Hoffman combined to throw up 3 scoreless innings one hit 3 BB and 2 strikeouts, and Hoffman getting his 25th save of the year. On a bad Bullpen note: Bryan Corey gave up 2 hits and one run scored it was earned and got no one out.
The bats came alive in the sixth after being tied 1-1 the Padres put together a series of hits that scored them 5 runs. Adrian Gonzalez went 2-5 with his 28th homer of the year also had another hit with an RBI and two runs scored; Luis Rodriguez went 3-5 with two runs scored and a strikeout. Kevin Kouzmanoff also went 3-5 two runs scored and an RBI with one strikeout.
Chase Headley went 2-5 with a run scored and two RBIs plus a strikeout.

Nick Hundley went 1-4 with a run scored and two RBIs and two strikeout, and good ole’ Mad Dog went 1-3 with a RBI bunt single in the sixth too keep the rally alive, as usual Maddux helping his own case for a win. Brian Giles went 0-5 with a strikeout, 3 ground-outs and a pop-up.

Tomorrow’s game will be Chris Young (4-4) vs. L.Hernandez (10-8) at 12:05pm pt/1:05pm ct/3:05 pm ET. TV: 4SD/704-HD | RADIO: XPRS 1090/105.7 FM, XEMO 860

The San Diego Padres win one from the Mets!

SDmic07 — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:06:48 +0000

I am sick so I will make this short. The San Diego Padres took one from the Mets, as Cha Sueng Beak got his fourth win of the season taking him to 4-6 on the year. Mike Adams,Heath Bell and Trevor Hoffman combine to throw 2 and two thirds innings gaving up only one hit and one strikeout with Hoffman getting his 24th save of the season.
Batting: home runs from Jody Gerut,Chase Headley and Brian Giles. Only other note: Luis Rodriguez 2-4 with a run scored.
Tomorrow’s game will hightlight Josh Banks(3-4) vs. Santana(9-7) at 9:10am pt/12:10pm et no T.V IN San Diego on radio: XPRS 1090/105.7 FM , XEMO 860.

Money numbers: The San Diego Padres 08′.

SDmic07 — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:40:16 +0000

Greg Maddux $10,000,000
Brian Giles $9,666,666
Jim Edmonds $8,000,000
Trevor Hoffman $7,500,000
Jake Peavy $6,500,000
Randy Wolf $4,750,000
Khalil Greene $4,500,000
Tadahito Iguchi $3,850,000
Michael Barrett $3,500,000
Chris Young $2,625,000
Josh Bard $2,237,500
Mark Prior $1,000,000
Tony Clark $900,000
Adrian Gonzalez $875,000
Glendon Rusch $850,000
Jody Gerut $700,000
Wilfredo Ledezma $620,000
Heath Bell $420,000
Cla Meredith $415,000
Clay Hensley $410,000
Kevin Kouzmanoff $410,000
Scott Hairston $406,000
Justin Germano $404,500
Justin Hampson $402,500
Joe Thatcher $393,000
Paul McAnulty $391,250
Tim Stauffer $391,200
Callix Crabbe $390,000
Enrique Gonzalez(not Edger Gonzalez) $390,000
Carlos Guevara $390,000
Justin Huber $390,000
Total $73,677,616
Source: USA Today, LoHud.com

Here is something pretty big that is stuck in my throat that is hard to swallow as a Padres fans! Can you find the holes where the money is going. One thing its not going too the players that are performing well this year Adrian or Edger, oh but wait I can’t even find him on this list. Because he on a minor league contact, if I was going to guess and I know the Padres either splitting a contact with someone or a few; or he’s making under 50k.

The San Diego Padres take at least one from the Giants!

SDmic07 — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:36:33 +0000

On a Sunday afternoon where most San Diegans were probability doing something else besides watching The San Diego Padreswin at least one from the Giants, most were waiting for the Hall Of Fame Game to kick-off the football season, or fishing.

Greg”Mad Dog”Madduxcollected his second straight win maybe enough too get the Padres Font Office off his back; going six strong innings giving up 2 hits one run it was earned and had one strikeout.

Mike Adams, Heath Bell, and Trevor Hoffman combined to throw up 3 scoreless innings giving up only 2 hits one BB and 3 strikeouts, and Hoffman got 23rd save of the year.

The Bats came out today a little bit, with Brian Giles went 3-4 with a run scored 2 hits one RBI and one BB, while Kevin Kouzmanoff hit his 15th home run of the season in the 8th sealing the win. Other notes: Nick Hundleyhad a hit an RBI and two strikeouts and “Mad Dog”Maddux having a hit and an RBI helping his own cause. PlusJody Gerut had one run scored 2 hits and 2 left on base.

No game tomorrow as it is a traveling day for the Padres. But T.V will return Tuesday at Shea Stadium when the Padres’ Chris Young(4-4) vs. Pelfrey(9-7) at 4:10pm pt/7:10pm et on 4SD/704-HD | RADIO: XPRS 1090/105.7 FM , XEMO 860.

The San Diego Padres lose again!

SDmic07 — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:28:16 +0000

A run that could have been prevented and a missed opportunity. Two plays. In a game full of great plays and each team getting and giving opportunities, those two plays really hurt The San Diego Padres as they lost to the Giants, 3-2, on Friday night in front of 33,926 fans.
The first, a passed ball by catcher Nick Hundley on a delivery from starter Josh Banks led to a run scoring from third.
The passed ball was just some miscommunication between the pitcher and his catcher. One thought splitter, the other thought fastball.
“We just got crossed up on the signs,” Hundley said. “He threw a split when I thought a fastball was coming. Just bad timing. He shouldn’t have to worry about not being able to see the signs. That’s unacceptable on my end to have that happen.”
The second one ended the game. Three straight singles by Edgar Gonzalez, Brian Giles and Adrian Gonzalez made it a bases-loaded situation, with one out in the bottom of the tenth inning. Kevin Kouzmanoff was coming to the plate. With a 2-2 count, Kouzmanoff hit a hard grounder to I.Ochaoa, the shortstop, who made a great play to touch the bag to get Adrian and then threw out Kouzmanoff at first. Game over.
“It’s one of those things where that’s the way it’s gone for us,” Adrian said. “Kouz hits it in the right spot, at the right speed and he gets thrown out by one step. In other years, he might’ve hit it just off or he beats it out. We tend to hit the balls at the wrong place at the wrong time. And that goes for all of us, the entire year.”
The air of the game seemed like the Padres would get some at-home magic working for them, as the Giants could never really separate themselves. J.Banks did a solid job, allowing two runs one earned on eight hits. Even while T.Lincecum was on the other side throwing 95-mph fastballs that helped him rack up 11 strikeouts during his seven innings of work.
A sacrifice fly by F.Lewis that scored R.Winn gave the Giants a 1-0 lead in the top of the first.
But the Padres answered in the bottom of the second inning, on an RBI single by Luis Rodriguez. On the play, Giants’ first baseman J.Bowker made a great snag, but couldn’t decide where he wanted to go with the ball. As Kouzmanoff charged toward home, Bowker realized that his best play would be to go to first, but Rodriguez slid headfirst into the base and was called safe.
The play tied the game at 1.
The passed ball by Hundley gave the lead back to the Giants, and it would stay that way until the eighth inning.
Coming up in the bottom of an inning that saw center fielder Jody Gerut double-up Bowker at third to prevent an one-out man-on-third situation for the Giants, Adrian walked up the plate. He went through his approach, saw the first pitch from Giants’ reliever J.Taschner and liked it. A lot. So much that he sent it over the left-center-field wall to tie the game.
“When I hit it, I told myself it was out of here,” Adrian said. “But then two steps into it, I was like, ‘it might not get out.’ Just the whole PETCO fear of the ball not getting out.”
That’s what felt different about this game. Moments where it seemed like it wouldn’t, it would. Arian tied the game and Mike Adams and Heath Bell would pitch the Padres into extra innings.
In the tenth, Padres manager Bud Black called on future Hall of Fame closer Trevor Hoffman to, at the very least, preserve the tie. But after getting the first two outs, E.Burriss hit a blooper single over the head of Rodriguez. The Giants’ sent pinch-hitter Eugenio Velez to the plate and he hit a 2-0 fastball to right to score Burriss.
That put the Giants ahead, 3-2.
“Same parameters,” T.Hoffman said of pitching in the 10th instead of the ninth, “you gotta put up a goose egg and give your team a chance.”
There was no goose egg this time, but his team did have a chance, with the bases loaded in the tenth for Kouzmanoff. But it just wasn’t their night.