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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Posted on April 13, 2010 at 08:48 PM.

San Diego, CA - Padres' Adrian Gonzalez, delivers the game-winning RBI in the 9th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park.

A great night for Padres fans, as Padres star first baseman - Adrian Gonzalez delivers in the clutch, hitting the game-winning RBI for the Padres in the 9th inning. Another no decision for Padres pitcher Mat Latos as he pitched another quality start who allowed 3 runs in 6 innings, also strikeout 5.

Padres bullpen held up this time around. Tim Stauffer vultured his 1st win of the season out of the pen after a disastrous outing in Colorado.

"You always like to come back to win, and we were able to do just that against their bullpen." Padres manager Bud Black stated.

Everth Cabrera continues his success in lead-off spot for the Padres. Cabrera went 2-for-5 and an RBI. Kyle Blanks is still very effective in the 5th spot behind Gonzalez as he went 3-for-5, increases his batting average to .350 after struggling in previous games.

Game 2 of the series, Diamondbacks will send their ace Brandon Webb who was very effective against the Padres this season, against Jon Garland of the Padres.

Linescore:

MLB Scoreboard \| Arizona Diamondbacks (5-5) at San Diego Padres (7-3)
April 16, 2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Arizona Diamondbacks	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	8	0
San Diego Padres	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	4	13	0
WIN: Gregerson (1-0) LOSS: O' Flaherty (0-2) SAVE: Bell (2)

Clutch Hitting Win It For The Padres

Posted on April 13, 2010 at 06:34 PM.

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San Diego, CA - A dramatic come from behind win courtesy of Scott Hairston late in the game to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3.

Padres was hoping to continue the offensive outburst coming home at Petco Park this series, but that is not the case. Coming into this series, Padres only tallied 6 runs total in the series against the Braves. You can't blame it all on Padres hitters. Braves pitchers has been phenomenal this series including their bullpen.

In the 8th inning, Padres Will Venable hit a towering shot to left field for a what could have been a 3-run shot, but Matt Diaz took it away with an amazing over the wall catch.

Braves bullpen is hittable after all. Ask Padres' Scott Hairston. Hairston, hit a dramatic 2-run home run in the 8th inning to give the Padres the lead late in the game.

"I was down in the count 1-2, but Eric (O' Flaherty) threw a ball that I can hit. I took advantage of that and I hit it well enough for a home run." Hairston stated.

Next series, the Padres will host the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park at 7:05 PM. Mat Latos will get his 2nd start of the season, first at Petco Park. For the Diamondbacks, Rodrigo Lopez gets the call.

Notables:

- Chase Headley, 2-4, 2B, RBI
- Kyle Blanks, 2-3, 2B, BB
- Clayton Richard, 7.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 5 SO

Linescore:

MLB Scoreboard \| Atlanta Braves (4-5) at San Diego Padres (6-3)
April 15, 2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Atlanta Braves	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	3	8	2
San Diego Padres	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	X	1	10	0
WIN: Gregerson (1-0) LOSS: O' Flaherty (0-2) SAVE: Bell (3)

Scoring Summary
			ATL	SDG
ATL	4th	Matt Diaz homers to right field.	1	0
SDG	5th	Chase Headley doubles to right field, Everth Cabrera scores.	1	1
ATL	6th	Yunel Escobar triples to right field. Chipper Jones and Matt Diaz scores.	3	1
SDG	8th	Will Venable sacrifice fly to left field. Adrian Gonzalez scores.	3	2
SDG	8th	Scott Hairston homers to left field. Scott Hairston and Yorvit Torrealba scores	3	4

No Relief For Padres In Defeat

Posted on April 13, 2010 at 04:30 PM.

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San Diego, CA - Atlanta Braves rookie phenom Jason Heyward shines, as the Padres drop another game against the Braves at Petco Park.

Shoddy bullpen work torpedoes Padres, as Braves get come-from-behind win.

The Padres were on the wrong side of a 7-1 tally in San Diego last night, as the Braves collected the win number 2 of the 3 game series at Petco Park.

Stellar performance by Padres pitcher Kevin Correia who worked 7 innings, allowing 1 run and 5 hits, and while that was good enough for a quality start, it wasn't good enough for a win. The game changed when Edward Mujica came on with the score tied, as he promptly allowed 2 runs on 3 hits and was pinned with the loss in relief. To add insult to injury, Padres pitcher Sean Gallagher was rocked on his outing last night. Gallagher gave up 4 runs to increase the Braves lead late in the game.

Atlanta's Jason Heyward put up very good numbers against the Padres. Heyward went 3-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI.

The Padres and Braves wrap up their series this afternoon with Clayton Richard and Tommy Hanson projected to start at Petco Park.

Linescore:

MLB Scoreboard \| Atlanta Braves (4-4) at San Diego Padres (5-3)
April 14, 2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Atlanta Braves	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	4	7	13	0
San Diego Padres	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0		1	7	0
WIN: Mujica (0-1) LOSS: Chavez (1-0)

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Braves Spoil Padres Home Opener

Posted on April 11, 2010 at 07:08 PM.

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San Diego, CA - Padres 5-game winning streak snap by Atlanta Braves at Petco Park.

Padres open their first game at Petco Park this season against the Atlanta Braves. Padres won their last 5 games coming into this game. Padres pitcher Chris Young pitches well until the 5th inning where Braves' Matt Diaz took him deep for a 3 run shot to left field to put the Braves on board 3-0.

Braves pitcher Tim Hudson pitched a masterful game against the Padres, Hudson pitched 6 innings, 3 hits, 0 runs, and strikeout 3 Padres.

Padres had plenty of opportunities to tie or take the lead. The lead off double by Kyle Blanks in the 4th inning was wasted and in the top of the 7th inning, Chase Headley had runners in the corners, 2 outs. Headley ground out to Martin Prado to end the inning.

"Very frustrating lost. We had good opportunities out there to drive in some runs, but we didn't." Gwynn Jr. Stated.

The Padres and Braves play again tomorrow at Petco Park. Kevin Correia and Jair Jurrjens are the probable pitchers for game 2 of the series.

Et Cetera:

- Blanks continues to hit well in 5th hole behind Headley and Gonzalez.

Box score:

MLB Scoreboard \| Atlanta Braves (3-4) at San Diego Padres (5-2)
April 12, 2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Atlanta Braves	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	1	4	6	0
San Diego Padres	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	7	1
WIN: Young (1-1) LOSS: Hudson (2-0) SAVE: Wagner (1)

Atlanta Braves
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Heyward, RF	4	0	0	0	1	0	.129
Prado, 2B	4	0	2	0	0	0	.360
Jones, 3B	3	0	0	0	1	1	.357
McCann, C	4	0	0	0	0	1	.185
Escobar, SS	3	1	1	0	1	1	.347
McLouth, CF	4	0	0	0	0	0	.173
Glaus, 1B	3	2	1	0	0	0	.227
Diaz, LF	4	1	1	3	0	0	.307
Hudson, P	2	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Infante, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	.444
Cabrera, PH	1	0	1	1	0	0	.333
TOTALS	33	4	6	4	3	3
BATTING 2B: Glaus HR: Diaz RBI: Diaz (3), Cabrera HBP: Glaus

Atlanta Braves
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
Hudson (W, 2-0)	6.0	3	0	0	4	3	0.60
Chavez (H, 1)	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	1.92
O'Flaherty	0.0	1	1	1	0	0	13.50
Saito (H, 2)	0.2	2	0	0	0	0	0.00
Moylan (H, 1)	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0.00
Wagner (S, 1)	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0.00
Totals	9.0	7	1	1	4	6

San Diego Padres
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Gwynn Jr, CF	5	0	1	0	0	1	.217
Eckstein, 2B	3	0	1	1	1	0	.117
Headley, 3B	4	0	0	0	0	0	.290
Gonzalez, 1B	4	0	0	0	0	1	.344
Blanks, LF	3	0	2	0	1	1	.300
Hairston, RF	2	0	1	0	2	0	.384
Hundley, C	4	0	0	0	0	0	.090
Cabrera, SS	4	1	1	0	0	2	.400
Young, P	2	0	0	0	0	1	.000
Stairs, PH	1	0	1	0	0	0	1.000
Salazar, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	.250
TOTALS	33	1	7	1	4	6
BATTING 2B: Blanks RBI: Eckstein GIDP: Hundley
BASERUNNING SB: Gwynn Jr
FIELDING E: Cabrera

San Diego Padres
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
Young (W, 1-1)	6.0	3	3	3	3	2	4.84
Gregerson	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	3.60
Adams	2.0	2	1	1	0	1	7.20
Totals	9.0	6	4	4	3	3

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Padres Sweep Rockies

Posted on April 10, 2010 at 07:13 PM.

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Denver, CO - Padres complete 3-game sweep to Rockies at Coors Field. Former Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba went 3-for-4 and drove in 2 runs to beat his former team 7-6.

San Diego Padres continues winning ways against Rockies, taking care of business in Colorado to extend win streak to 5 games. Padres catcher -- and former Rocky -- Yorvit Torrealba sparked Padres offense in the 2nd inning with an RBI double to put the Padres ahead early 2-0. Adrian Gonzalez, Kyle Blanks, and Will Venable add more runs on the board for the Padres in the 4th inning, cashed in 4 more runs.

Troy Tulowitzki took Jon Garland deep to left field with a two-run home run in the 6th inning to avoid the shutout for the Rockies, but It didn't end there. In the 9th inning, Padres pitcher Tim Stauffer was clobbered in relief. Stauffer allowed 4 runs in the 9th inning. With 2 outs and runners in 2nd and 3rd, Padres summoned Heath Bell out of the pen. Bell got the final out on 2nd pitch to Troy Tulowitzki to end Rockies rally in the 9th, to what could have been the tying and winning run on 2nd and 3rd. Bell earned his 2nd save of the season.

Padres will host the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park on Monday afternoon. Chris Young is the probable pitcher for the Padres against the veteran Tim Hudson for the Braves.

Box Score:

MLB Scoreboard \| San Diego Padres (5-1) at Colorado Rockies (1-5)
April 11, 2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
San Diego Padres	0	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	9	1
Colorado Rockies	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	4	6	9	0
WIN: Garland (1-1) LOSS: Jimenez (0-2) SAVE: Bell (2)

San Diego Padres
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Gwynn Jr, CF	3	1	0	1	1	2	.222
Hairston Jr, 2B	5	0	0	0	0	1	.250
Headley, 3B	3	1	0	0	1	1	.333
Gonzalez, 1B	3	2	2	2	1	1	.400
Blanks, LF	4	1	1	1	0	0	.259
Venable, RF	4	1	1	1	0	2	.269
Torrealba, C	4	1	3	2	0	0	.555
Cabrera, SS	4	0	1	0	0	2	.423
Garland, P	3	0	0	0	0	1	.200
Stairs, PH	1	0	1	0	0	0	1.000
TOTALS	34	7	9	7	3	10
BATTING 2B: Gonzalez, Blanks, Venable, Torrealba RBI: Gwynn Jr, Gonzalez (2), Blanks, Venable, Torrealba (2) SF: Gwynn Jr GIDP: Blanks
BASERUNNING SB: Gwynn Jr
FIELDING E: Garland

San Diego Padres
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
Garland (W, 1-1)	7.0	4	2	2	1	5	4.15
Mujica	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0.00
Stauffer	0.2	3	4	4	2	1	13.50
Bell (S, 2)	0.1	1	0	0	0	0	0.00
Totals	9.0	9	6	6	3	7

Colorado Rockies
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Gonzalez, CF	4	0	1	0	1	0	.277
Helton, 1B	5	1	2	2	0	0	.384
Tulowitzki, SS	5	1	1	2	0	2	.321
Stewart, 3B	4	0	0	0	0	1	.111
Smith, LF	4	1	2	0	0	0	.250
Hawpe, RF	3	1	1	0	1	0	.458
Barmes, 2B	4	0	0	0	0	3	.153
Iannetta, C	4	1	1	2	0	1	.269
Jimenez, P	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Mora, PH	1	0	1	0	0	0	.363
Spilborghs, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	.090
Giambi, PH	0	1	0	0	1	0	.000
TOTALS	36	6	9	6	3	7
BATTING 2B: Smith 3B: Iannetta HR: Tulowitzki RBI: Helton (2), Tulowitzki (2), Iannetta (2) GIDP: Hawpe

Colorado Rockies
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
Jimenez (L, 0-2)	4.1	6	6	6	3	7	10.38
Cook	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	2.45
Speier	3.0	0	0	0	0	3	6.42
Belisle	0.1	3	1	1	0	0	3.37
Rincon	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	12.00
Totals	9.0	9	7	7	3	10

Friday, April 9, 2010

Streaking Padres Win Again

Posted on April 9, 2010 at 09:56 PM.

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Denver, CO - The fire is still hot in Padres clubhouse, as they defeat the Colorado Rockies in Denver 11-7.

The Padres offense didn't disappoint last night as they win against the Rockies 11-7. Padres starter Mat Latos sure was delightful after giving up 4 runs in the first inning, Latos thought that was the end of the line for him. Padres bounce back in the 2nd inning scoring 3 runs. After Latos gave up 4 runs in the first, he retired 7 consecutive batters.

It was a close game until the 7th inning. Base was loaded for Jerry Hairston Jr. who pinched hit for struggling David Eckstein. Hairston Jr comes through with an RBI single to start Padres rally. Following Hairston Jr, was Chase Headley. Headley cashed in his first hit in that ballgame -- RBI single --. Kyle Blanks finally overcome his slump. Blanks had 4 hits, including 2-run single in the 7th inning. Will Venable continues to provide firepower in the bottom of the order for the Padres. Venable went 2-for-5, including 3 RBI.

The Padres finish off a big road sweep today, going with Jon Garland as the starter while the Rockies will give the starting assignment to Ubaldo Jimenez

Box score:

MLB Scoreboard \| San Diego Padres (4-1) at Colorado Rockies (1-4)
April 10, 2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
San Diego Padres	0	3	0	0	0	0	6	2	0	11	16	0
Colorado Rockies	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	7	9	0
WIN: Latos (1-0) LOSS: Speier (0-1)

San Diego Padres
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Gwynn Jr, CF	5	1	1	0	0	1	.266
Eckstein, 2B	3	0	0	0	0	0	.071
Hairston Jr, PH-2B	2	1	2	2	0	0	.428
Headley, 3B	4	1	1	1	0	0	.375
Gonzalez, 1B	4	0	0	0	1	1	.363
Blanks, LF	5	2	4	2	0	0	.260
Venable, RF	5	1	2	3	0	1	.272
Hundley, C	5	1	1	1	0	1	.111
Cabrera, SS	4	2	3	1	1	0	.454
Latos, P	1	0	0	0	0	1	.000
Stairs, PH	1	1	1	0	0	0	1.000
Salazar, PH	1	1	1	0	0	0	.333
TOTALS	40	11	16	10	2	5
BATTING 2B: Venable, Hundley, Cabrera RBI: Hairston Jr (2), Headley, Blanks (2), Venable (3), Hundley, Cabrera HBP: Gwynn Jr, Headley SAC: Latos, Gregerson
BASERUNNING SB: Gwynn Jr, Venable

San Diego Padres
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	AVG
Latos (W, 1-0)	6.0	6	4	4	3	5	6.00
Thatcher (H, 1)	1.0	1	1	1	0	0	4.50
Gregerson	2.0	2	2	2	0	1	4.50
Totals	9.0	9	7	7	3	6

Colorado Rockies
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Gonzalez, CF	5	2	2	0	0	0	.285
Helton, 1B	4	1	1	1	1	1	.380
Tulowitzki, SS	5	1	2	1	0	0	.347
Stewart, 3B	4	0	0	0	0	1	.200
Smith, LF	3	1	1	0	1	1	.187
Hawpe, RF	3	1	0	2	0	0	.476
Barmes, 2B	3	1	1	1	1	0	.181
Iannetta, C	4	0	1	2	0	2	.272
Hammel, P	3	0	1	0	0	1	.333
Mora, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	.333
TOTALS	35	7	9	7	3	6
BATTING 2B: Tulowitzki (2) 3B: Gonzalez, Smith HR: Barmes RBI: Helton, Tulowitzki, Hawpe (2), Barmes, Iannetta (2) SF: Hawpe

Colorado Rockies
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	AVG
Hammel	6.0	5	4	4	2	3	6.00
Speier (L, 0-1)	0.0	3	3	3	0	0	11.25
Rincon	0.1	2	2	2	0	0	15.42
Belisle	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	1.80
Buchholz	1.2	4	2	2	0	1	3.00
Cook	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	3.00
Totals	9.0	16	11	11	2	5

Padres: Venable Come Through In Extra

Posted on April 9, 2010 at 12:08 AM.

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Denver, CO - Padres comes through in extra innings against the Rockies. Padres outfielder Will Venable gives Padres the go-ahead run in the 12th inning.

Padres pitcher Clayton Richard gets his first start of the season against the Colorado Rockies and it didn't last long. Brad Hawpe greeted Richard with a 2-run home run to right field in the 1st inning to give the Rockies an early lead. Scott Hairston sparked the Padres offense and eventually gives the Padres the lead in the 3rd inning. Padres lead didn't last, in the bottom of the 4th inning, Troy Tulowitzki hit a 3-run double to give the Rockies the lead. Padres came back and rally in the 7th. Adrian Gonzalez hit the go-ahead run sending Everth Cabrera home.

Padres summoned the always reliable Mike Adams to pitch the 8th inning. Rockies came through against Mike Adams in the 8th with the help of Troy Tulowitzki. Tulowitzki send home the runner from 3rd to tied the game in the 8th. Base was loaded for Rockies clean up hitter Brad Hawpe. Hawpe singled to center sending 2 runners home to give the Rockies the lead in the 8th inning.

In the 9th inning, Padres gets back to Rockies closer Huston Street. Adrian Gonzalez tied the game in the 9th to take the game to extra innings. Top of the 12 inning, Will Venable comes through in the clutch hitting an RBI double to give the Padres the lead. Padres get 2 more runs after that off Joe Beimel.

The Padres and Rockies play again tonight at Coors Field, as San Diego sends Mat Latos to the mound against Jason Hammel in game 2 of the series.

Et Cetera:

- Kyle Blanks is hitless in last 3 games
- Chase Headley will bat 3rd the rest of the series

Box score:

MLB Scoreboard \| San Diego Padres (3-1) at Colorado Rockies (1-3)
April 9, 2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	EXTRA INNINGS	R	H	E
San Diego Padres	0	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	2	3 (12th inning)	11	12	2
Colorado Rockies	2	0	0	3	0	0	0	3	0		8	16	1
WIN: Gallagher (1-0) LOSS: Beimel (0-1) SAVE: Bell (1)

San Diego Padres
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Cabrera, SS	7	1	3	2	0	3	.388
Eckstein, 2B	3	1	0	1	1	0	.090
Hairston Jr, PH-2B	1	1	1	0	2	0	.200
Headley, 3B	7	1	2	1	0	2	.400
Gonzalez, 1B	5	1	2	2	1	1	.444
Blanks, LF	5	1	0	1	0	1	.111
Venable, RF	6	1	1	1	0	1	.235
Hairston, CF	5	2	2	1	1	2	.363
Hundley, C	5	1	1	1	0	2	.076
Richard, P	2	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Stairs, PH	0	1	0	0	0	0	.000
Gwynn Jr, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	.300
Torrealba, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	.400
Salazar, PH	1	0	0	0	0	1	.000
TOTALS	49	11	12	10	5	13
BATTING 2B: Headley, Venable, Hairston RBI: Cabrera (2), Eckstein, Headley, Gonzalez (2), Blanks, Venable, Hairston, Hundley HBP: Eckstein, Blanks, Hundley, Stairs
BASERUNNING SB: Cabrera
FIELDING E: Cabrera, Gonzalez

San Diego Padres
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	AVG
Richard	4.0	9	5	5	4	1	11.25
Stauffer	2.0	1	0	0	0	2	0.00
Mujica (H, 1)	1.0	2	0	0	0	2	0.00
Adams (BS, 1)	1.0	3	3	3	1	0	9.00
Thatcher	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00
Gallagher (W, 1-0)	2.0	1	0	0	0	1	0.00
Bell	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00
Totals	12	16	8	8	5	6

Colorado Rockies
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Mora, 3B	6	2	3	0	1	0	.350
Helton, 1B	5	3	1	0	2	0	.411
Tulowitzki, SS	6	0	3	4	0	0	.333
Hawpe, RF	6	1	4	4	0	0	.555
Iannetta, C	6	0	2	0	0	0	.277
Barmes, 2B	6	0	0	0	0	3	.157
Smith, LF	4	0	2	0	0	1	.153
Spilborghs, CF	5	0	1	0	1	1	.100
De La Rosa, P	2	1	0	0	0	0	.000
Beimel, P	2	0	0	0	0	1	.000
Gonzalez, LF	0	1	0	0	1	0	.222
Fowler, PH-LF	2	0	0	0	0	0	.250
TOTALS	50	8	16	8	5	6
BATTING 2B: Mora (2), Tulowitzki, Iannetta HR: Hawpe RBI: Tulowitzki (4), Hawpe (4) SAC: De La Rosa GIDP: Iannetta
FIELDING E: Mora

Colorado Rockies
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	AVG
De La Rosa	6.0	2	4	2	3	5	3.00
Speier	0.0	2	2	2	0	0	4.50
Rincon (BS, 1)	1.0	1	0	0	0	2	9.00
Belisle	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	1.80
Buchholz (H, 1)	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0.00
Street	0.0	2	2	2	1	0	16.95
Beimel (L, 0-1)	3.2	5	3	3	1	4	7.36
Totals	12.0	12	11	9	5	13

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Padres' Correia Solid Against D-Backs

Posted on April 8, 2010 at 08:33 PM.

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Phoenix, AZ - Fundamental baseball, wins the game for the Padres last night in Arizona against the host Diamondbacks. Padres wins series, 2-1.

Padres reserves was the main source of offense last night against the Diamondbacks last night. Yorvit Torrealba and Scott Hairston started Padres rally early in the game. Torrealba sparked the Padres offense in the 2nd inning with an RBI double in right field to send Scott Hairston home.

Chase Headley continues his terrific start in the season, by getting a pair of hits -- including a solo homerun -- in 4-at-bats. Padres slugger, Adrian Gonzalez had 3 hits in 4-at-bats continues his hit-streak to 3 games.

Pitching also a big part of the win last night, Padres pitcher Kevin Correia pitched 6 strong innings, 1 earned run, and 5 strikeouts.

Padres has a day off tomorrow, as they go to Denver next series to take on the Rockies. Clayton Richard will be on the mound for the Padres and Jorge De La Rosa the probable starter in that game for Colorado.

Et Cetera:

- Headley will bat 3rd against the Rockies next series.
- Blanks will bat 5th behind Gonzalez

Box score:

MLB Scoreboard \| San Diego Padres (2-1) at Arizona Diamondbacks (1-2)
April 7, 2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
San Diego Padres	0	1	0	2	1	0	1	0	0	5	12	0
Arizona Diamondbacks	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	1
WIN: Correia (1-0) LOSS: Jackson (0-1)

San Diego Padres
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Cabrera, SS	5	0	2	1	0	1	.363
Hairston Jr, 2B	4	0	0	0	1	0	.000
Gonzalez, 1B	4	1	3	0	1	1	.461
Blanks, LF	5	0	0	0	0	2	.153
Headley, 3B	4	1	2	1	1	1	.461
Venable, RF	3	0	1	1	1	1	.272
Hairston, CF	4	2	1	0	1	2	.333
Torrealba, C	4	1	2	1	0	0	.500
Correia, P	1	0	1	0	0	0	1.000
Salazar, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000
TOTALS	35	5	12	4	5	8
BATTING 2B: Cabrera, Gonzalez, Headley, Torrealba (2) HR: Headley RBI: Cabrera, Headley, Venable, Torrealba HBP: Torrealba SF: Venable SAC: Correia (2)
BASERUNNING SB: Venable

San Diego Padres
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	AVG
Correia (W, 1-0)	6.0	7	1	1	2	5	1.50
Gallagher (H, 1)	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	0.00
Gregerson	2.0	1	0	0	0	0	0.00
Totals	9.0	8	1	1	3	5

Arizona Diamondbacks
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Parra, LF	5	0	2	0	0	0	.461
Montero, C	3	0	0	0	1	3	.181
Reynolds, 3B	4	0	0	0	0	1	.000
Upton, RF	4	0	1	0	0	0	.272
Jackson, CF	4	0	1	0	0	0	.200
LaRoche, 1B	4	1	2	1	0	0	.272
Drew, SS	3	0	0	0	1	0	.300
Johnson, 2B	3	0	1	0	0	1	.400
Young, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Ojeda, PH	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000
Roberts, 2B	2	0	1	0	0	0	.333
TOTALS	34	1	8	1	3	5
BATTING HR: LaRoche RBI: LaRoche GIDP: Reynolds
FIELDING E: Montero

Arizona Diamondbacks
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	AVG
Jackson (L, 0-1)	4.1	7	4	4	2	7	8.30
Rosales	0.2	0	0	0	0	1	0.00
Vasquez	1.0	2	0	0	1	1	0.00
Howry	0.1	2	1	1	0	0	5.40
Zavada	2.0	1	0	0	2	1	6.75
Gutierrez	0.2	0	0	0	0	1	0.00
Totals	9.0	12	5	5	5	8

Gonzalez Lead Padres Win In Arizona

Posted on April 8, 2010 at 06:14 PM.

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Phoenix, AZ - The Padres get to Dan Haren early for 4 runs in their victory to take game 2 of 3 in Arizona.

The Padres were able to put enough runs on the board last night ,winning 7-4 over the Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Adrian Gonzalez carries the load for the Padres with a 3-run home run in the 3rd inning to get the Padres on board early. Chris Young pitched well through the 6th inning, but was roughed up by the Diamondbacks in the 7th. Justin Upton started the rally for Arizona in the 7th with a first pitch solo shot to left field, followed by an RBI triple by Kelly Johnson to tied the game at 4.

In the 8th inning, Padres caught a break when a dropped 3rd strike by Everth Cabrera at home plate. Miguel Montero air mailed the throw to 1B and went to right field corner, that scores Will Venable for the go ahead run. Everth Cabrera uses his speed and ran all the way from 1st base to 3rd. Following the error, Padres pinch hitter Scott Hairston picked up the insurance run in the 8th inning. Heath Bell shuts the door for Arizona as he earned his first save of the season.

Chris Young earned his first win of the season, allowing 4 runs on 6 hits, while striking out 3 over 7 innings.

In the series finale tonight at Chase Field, the Padres send Kevin Correia to the mound while Edwin Jackson gets the call for the Diamondbacks.

Box score:

MLB Scoreboard \| San Diego Padres (1-1) at Arizona Diamondbacks (1-1)
April 6, 2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
San Diego Padres	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	2	1	7	13	0
Arizona Diamondbacks	0	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	4	7	1
WIN: Young (1-0) LOSS: Zavada (0-1) SAVE: Bell (1)

San Diego Padres
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Gwynn Jr, CF	5	1	3	0	0	1	.333
Eckstein, 2B	4	0	0	0	0	2	.125
Gonzalez, 1B	5	1	1	3	0	2	.333
Blanks, LF	5	2	2	0	0	2	.250
Headley, 3B	5	0	3	2	0	0	.444
Venable, RF	5	1	2	0	0	1	.250
Hundley, C	4	0	0	0	0	1	.000
Cabrera, SS	4	2	1	0	0	2	.333
Young, P	1	0	0	0	1	1	.000
Hairston, PH	1	0	1	1	0	0	.500
TOTALS	39	7	13	6	1	12
BATTING 2B: Blanks (2), Headley, Venable HR: Gonzalez RBI: Gonzalez (3), Headley (2), Hairston HBP: Eckstein SAC: Young

San Diego Padres
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	AVG
Young (W, 1-0)	7.0	6	4	4	1	3	5.14
Adams (H, 1)	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0.00
Bell (S, 1)	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	0.00
Totals	9.0	7	4	4	2	4

Arizona Diamondbacks
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Parra, LF	4	0	2	2	0	0	.500
Montero, C	4	0	0	0	0	1	.250
Reynolds, 3B	4	0	0	0	0	1	.000
Upton, RF	4	1	2	1	0	1	.285
Jackson, CF	3	0	0	0	1	0	.166
LaRoche, 1B	4	0	0	0	0	0	.142
Drew, SS	3	2	1	0	1	0	.428
Johnson, 2B	3	1	2	1	0	0	.428
Ojeda, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Roberts, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000
TOTALS	31	4	7	4	2	4
BATTING 3B: Johnson HR: Upton RBI: Parra (2), Upton, Johnson SAC: Haren GIDP: Jackson, Drew
FIELDING E: Montero

Arizona Diamondbacks
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	AVG
Haren	5.0	6	4	4	0	8	7.20
Howry	1.1	2	0	0	1	1	0.00
Vasquez	0.2	0	0	0	0	2	0.00
Zavada (L, 0-1)	0.2	2	2	2	0	1	27.00
Heilman	0.2	3	1	1	0	0	5.40
Gutierrez	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	0.00
Totals	9.0	13	7	7	1	12

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Padres: Garland, Falls To D-Backs

Posted on April 7, 2010 at 08:11 PM.

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April 6, 2010 | Greeney03 - Friar Nation Reporter

Phoenix, AZ - D-backs offense, too much for Jon Garland and the Padres in series opener as the Padres fall to D-Backs 4-2.

Padres opened their season in Arizona where they go up against the host Diamondbacks. Yesterday's game was close, but in the end the Padres couldn't push across enough runs, losing to the Diamondbacks 4-2 in a NL West contest. Adrian Gonzalez sparked the Padres offense, going 2-for-4 and driving in 1 run in right after David Eckstein brough Everth Cabrera home in the 2nd inning. Padres rally ends in the 2nd inning, D-Backs ace Brandon Webb pitches a gem yesterday going 7 innings, 4 hits, 2 earned run, and 5 strikeouts. On the other end, Padres pitcher Jon Garland was clobbered in his Padres debut. Garland worked 6 innings and allowed 4 runs on 7 hits in defeat.

"I did not have complete control of my pitches up out there.." Garland stated.

Garland did not have control of his pitches indeed. In the 4th inning, Garland gave up a go-ahead home run to Miguel Montero and eventually gave up another in the 6th inning to Conor Jackson. The Padres threatened in the 9th inning with runners in the corners with 1 out, but Chad Qualls was too much against Will Venable, who struck out with a chance to tie or to get the go-ahead run in the 9th. Nick Hundley had also had a chance in the 9th, but he was out on a fly ball to right.

Game 2 is this evening, with Chris Young taking the mound for the first time this season, against Dan Haren of Diamondbacks.

Box Score:

MLB Scoreboard \| San Diego Padres (0-1) at Arizona Diamondbacks (1-0)
April 5, 2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
San Diego Padres	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	0
Arizona Diamondbacks	0	0	2	1	0	1	0	0	X	4	9	0
WIN: Webb (1-0) LOSS: Garland (0-1) SAVE: Qualls (1)

San Diego Padres
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Gwynn Jr, CF	4	0	0	0	0	1	.000
Eckstein, 2B	4	0	1	1	0	0	.250
Gonzalez, 1B	4	0	2	1	0	1	.500
Blanks, LF	3	0	0	0	1	1	.000
Headley, 3B	4	0	1	0	0	1	.250
Venable, RF	3	0	0	0	1	1	.000
Hundley, C	4	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Cabrera, SS	2	1	1	0	1	1	.500
Garland, P	2	1	1	0	0	0	.500
Hairston, PH	1	0	0	0	0	1	.000
TOTALS	31	2	6	2	3	7
BATTING 2B: Eckstein, Gonzalez (2) RBI: Eckstein, Gonzalez

San Diego Padres
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	AVG
Garland (L, 0-1)	6.0	7	4	4	2	5	6.00
Mujica	1.0	1	0	0	0	2	0.00
Adams	1.0	1	0	0	1	1	0.00
Totals	8.0	9	4	4	3	8

Arizona Diamondbacks
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Parra, LF	4	1	2	0	0	0	.500
Montero, C	4	1	2	2	0	2	.500
Reynolds, 3B	4	0	0	0	0	2	.000
Upton, RF	3	0	0	0	1	2	.000
Jackson, CF	3	2	1	1	1	0	.333
LaRoche, 1B	3	0	1	0	1	2	.333
Drew, SS	4	0	2	0	0	0	.500
Johnson, 2B	4	0	1	1	0	0	.250
Webb, P	2	0	0	0	0	0	.000
TOTALS	32	4	9	4	3	8
BATTING 2B: Parra, LaRoche HR: Montero, Jackson RBI: Montero (2), Jackson, Johnson

Arizona Diamondbacks
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	AVG
Webb (W, 1-0)	7.0	4	2	2	3	5	2.57
Heilman (H, 1)	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0.00
Qualls (S, 1)	1.0	2	0	0	0	1	0.00
Totals	9.0	6	2	2	3	7