Daily Friar 9.4.13
The San Diego Padres are now in sole possession of fourth place in the NL West standings after a 3-2 victory yesterday against the defending world champion San Francisco Giants. Robbie Erlin recorded his first major league hit and RBI, and despite the high pitch count, pitched a solid game as well: 5.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 SO. Catcher Nick Hundley had a good night at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a walk, an RBI, and two runs scored. Huston Street recorded the save for the second straight night, his 27th on the season. Make sure to tune-in for this afternoon’s game at 3:40 PT as Eric Stults faces Tim Lincecum of the Giants. Get your broom sticks ready. Padres are going for the sweep. Also, I want to share this video with you. I’m sure many have seen it before. Any time the Padres are going for their third straight win, I think of this movie.
This Date in Baseball History: September 4, 2002
“The Athletics set an American League record by defeating the Royals, 12 – 11, for their 20th straight win. Oakland blows an 11 – 0 lead, but scores in the bottom of the 9th for the victory.” – Baseball-Reference
Padres News:
Padres edge Giants after Erlin’s up-and-down night – Corey Brock of Padres.com
Preview of today’s game – ESPN
Chase Headley talks Padres, future – Aaron Steen of MLBTradeRumors.com
Q&A: Hunter Renfroe, Padres outfield prospect – David Laurila of FanGraphs.com
Venable contract analysis – Richard Dorsha of The Friarhood
Luke Gregerson hosts poker night to benefit San Diego youth services – Steve Adler of The Friarhood
NL West Scores Yesterday:
Dodgers 7, Rockies 4. W: Nolasco (12-9) L: Chacin (13-8) S: Withrow (1)
Blue Jays 10, Diamondbacks 4. W: Redmond (3-2) L: Miley (9-10)
NL West Games Today:
Blue Jays at Diamondbacks 12:40 PT
Buehrle (11-7, 3.92) vs. Delgado (4-5, 3.67)
Dodgers at Rockies 5:40 PT
Ryu (13-5, 3.02) vs. De La Rosa (15-6, 3.33)
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