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Padres Game Recap – Apr. 28, 2015

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Padres Game Recap – Apr. 28, 2015

sd logoThere’s no way to sugar coat it, that was a rough 14-3 loss to the Astros tonight.  Not much went right for the Pads, especially from the pitching perspective.  The Friar hurlers allowed 17 hits, including 3 home runs.   They’ve been outscored 23-7 in the first two games and the score is reflective of the difference in the quality of play over the last 48 hours.  The Astros have played every aspect of the game well, while the Friars have not.

Ross started and was not terrible, but did make a few mistakes and when he did the ‘Stros made him pay. First inning a slider catches to much of the plate to Valbuena who singles, then Gattis hits an elevated fastball to dead center and with a little hope from the glove of Wil Myers finds it’s way over the fence. He allowed another run in the fourth, and another in the fifth thanks to a lead off walk to the pitcher.  Not terrible stuff wise, but made enough mistakes to open the door and HOU took advantage.

That being said the Pads were still in it at that point, thanks to an RBI 1B by Solarte, and a HR for myers.  After the 5th though, that was the last the Pads would see of the Astros as from the 6th inning on they simply pulled away with 1 in the 6th, 2 in both the 7th and 8th, then 4 in the ninth…Despaigne, Quackenbush, and Mazzoni all taking it on the chin.

Nothing to do but turn the page and get ’em tomorrow.  It would seem likely that if the Pads can bring in a fresh arm from AAA by game time tomorrow there could be a roster move to report.

Some good news that took place before the game today was a simulated 2 inning game for Josh Johnson. He looked smooth and strong in his work out, showing excellent life his fastball and already respectable off speed offerings despite the long lay off recovering from TJ surgery.  Another positive step in his comeback, and it was fun to see so many of his teammates make the effort to be out there for his first visit to the Petco mound, and give him ovations for each inning of work. He could be a great asset to the organization for the second half.

Cashner will try to turn the Padres fortunes around tomorrow with first pitch being throw at 12:40 for flash back Wednesday.  Look forward to you joining Ted Leitner and myself for the action the Mighty 1090.

Scan

 

 

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22 Comments

  1. Nancy Brady via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    i am always a fan, but they realy suck right now. it can only get better, but the bullpen is the biggest factor in most of the losses in my opinion. ley kelly go

  2. Daniel Yowell via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    Even after todays loss the Padres are only 2.5 games back of the Dodgers, who have serious Starting Rotation issues. In my view, the issue with the Padres right now is the bullpen, Preller added too many new guys to the mix and it takes awhile for Balsley and Black to see if they can fix those guys. There were no issues with Vincent and Quackenbush, B & B got both of those guys pitching well the majority of the time; therefore, I think AJ made a mistake bringing in Mauerer and Kelley. Kelley has had a hand in 4 of the Padre losses this year already and should be released. Kelley does not have a track record of performing well in the past, despite the supposed “Good Stuff” he possesses. The lineup is fine, defense could improve [Amarista is not the answer at SS, maybe not eve as a utility guy on a Championship club]. Benoit and Kimbrel will workout as they should, but it is the middle relief that has been killing us. AJ better get it fixed, and soon. There are at least two more good right handed middle relievers at AAA [Vincent and Campos] who are pitching quite well in the offensively dominated Pacific Coast League and Preller brings up Monzalli. Get your bullpen together Preller.

  3. John Lester via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 10:48 am

    This is ridiculous. How about we trade Benoit and Kennedy for more relievers. Josh Johnson is coming back and we still have Erlin, who was fantastic last year.

  4. Jeb Hubbs via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 10:45 am

    We finally have bats and now can pitch! My god it is hard work loving this team!

  5. Matt Ribner via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 9:20 am

    If this goes on any longer, buddy needs to be fired right away!

  6. Ken Saul
     April 29, 2015 at 8:54 am

    I was waiting for Jose Cruz senior to come up with the bases loaded like the 80’s nightmare we lived through, astros are always gritty and tough

  7. Sergio Chavez via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 8:13 am

    We are now the Colorado Rockies.

  8. Dan Teisan via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 7:48 am

    Sorry scan I’m in no mood to read this recap. This looked like a Chargers Texans score. Pictures better start pitching and not just throwing. maybe Norris needs a bigger mitt to give them a better target.

  9. Don Dalton via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 7:39 am

    Where exactly is the strike zone? It seems to change everyday!

  10. Alex Aguilar via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 7:36 am

    Score more runs! Give up more runs!

  11. Leonard Kemp via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 6:59 am

    Bob…..the pitchers seem to be missing on location….how much is it being Norris is new to the staff? I love Norris!

  12. Rob Lanham via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 6:44 am

    11-11 hard to believe I’m disappointed with that

  13. Sjp
     April 29, 2015 at 6:34 am

    Thanks for recap Scan. Relievers are not coming out aggressive first pitch strike, constantly behind in the count…some major confidence issues in the pen, really from game 1 the pens struggles started. Kimbrel seems the only one doing their job in the pen. Still early but a good start is key.

    • Bob Scanlan
       April 29, 2015 at 11:56 pm

      Bullpen effort throughout has to improve, no doubt.

  14. Ron Friedman via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 6:30 am

    From the best bullpen to one of the worst, what happened

  15. AJ Ducusin via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 6:29 am

    #firebudblack? Lol

  16. Mike Miller via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 6:06 am

    This want supposed to be this way..! Let’s get rolling again!!

  17. Saundra Sassie via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 5:58 am

    🙁

  18. Motts Dojs Oside via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 4:18 am

    Does Scan ever sleep?

  19. Stan Zab via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 2:05 am

    Our pitchers need to get it together. Astros look like they knew what they were doing…they’ve built a legit team very quickly from nothing and without spending too much money. Impressive.

  20. Stan Zab via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 2:05 am

    Our pitchers need to get it together. Astros look like they knew what they were doing…they’ve built a legit team very quickly from nothing and without spending too much money. Impressive.

  21. George Damian via Facebook
     April 29, 2015 at 1:33 am

    The wheels fell off and it’s only April

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