Hitting Prospect of the Day: Cory Spangenberg

Pitching Prospect of the Day: Zach Eflin

Tucson Padres 9, Iowa Cubs 8

Dean Anna-2B: 4-5, RBI, K, 3 Runs scored

Dan Robertson-RF: 3-5, 2b, RBI, K, 3 Runs scored

Gregorio Petit-SS: 2-5, 3RBI

Jonathan Galvez-LF: 3-5, K, Run scored

Rene Rivera-C: 2-4, 2b, RBI, Run scored

Jaff Decker-CF: 0-3, 2K

Robbie Erlin-SP: 4.2 IP, 12H, 6R, 4ER, 0BB, 4K, HR Allowed

Notes: After losing by 1 run last night, the T-Pads return the favor after narrowly winning a shootout against the Iowa Cubs. Jonathan Galvez collected his 3^rd 3-hit game over the past 5 days as he raised his average over .300. Rene Rivera has been ridiculously hot, he’s putting up videogame numbers; Rivera has hit safely in 9 of his last 10 games. All 9 of those games are multi-hit games; his average is an astounding .611 (not a typo) over that span (22-36). His ridiculous hitting success recently has boosted his average to .414 on the year over 99 AB’s.

San Antonio Missions 1, Frisco RoughRiders 12

Reymond Fuentes-RF: 0-3, 2K

Rico Noel-CF: 0-4, K

Everett Williams-LF: 2-2, 2BB

Kalian Sams-DH: 0-4, 2K

Jake Blackwood-3B: 1-4

Eddy Rodriguez-C: 1-3, HR(2), RBI, K, Run scored

Matt Wisler-SP: 4.0 IP, 6H, 5ER, 2BB, 5K, 2 HR Allowed (L, 1-1)

Notes: Aside from Everett Williams getting on base all 4 times he was at the plate and Eddy Rodriguez’s home run, there was nothing positive about the Missions’ performance tonight. Matt Wisler was not sharp at all in his second Texas League start, every reliever gave up at least 1 earned run, and the offense as a whole only collected 6 hits. The blowout loss moves the Missions’ record down to 21-20.

Lake Elsinore Storm 8, Modesto Nuts 12

Cory Spangenberg-2B: 2-3, 3b, 2RBI, 2BB, 2 Runs scored

Jace Peterson-SS: 0-3, 2RBI, 2BB

Robert Kral-DH: 1-3, RBI, BB

Kyle Gaedele-LF: 2-5, RBI, 2K

Luis Domoromo-LF: 2-5, 3K, Run scored

Travis Jankowski-CF: 1-2, 2b, RBI, BB, 2 Runs scored

Matt Jackson-SP: 5.0 IP, 7H, 6ER, BB, 4K

Matt Lollis-RP: 1.2 IP, 3H, ER, BB, 2K

Notes: Cory Spangenberg stays hot at the plate as he drove in 2 more runs to raise his RBI total to 21 which ranks 3^rd among California League 2^nd basemen. Spangenberg’s .306 average gives him he 8^th highest average in the California league. Matt Lollis gave up a rare earned run today; in 24.2 innings Lollis has allowed to just 4 earned runs, good for a 1.46 ERA.

Fort Wayne TinCaps 4, Lake County Captains 3

Mallex Smith-CF: 2-4, BB, K, Run scored

Maxx Tissenbaum-2B: 0-4, BB

Gabriel Quintana-3B: 1-4, 2b, K

Luis Tejada-1B: 1-4, 2b, Run scored

Jeremy Baltz-DH: 0-5, RBI, 2K

Dane Phillips-C: 1-2, 2BB, Run scored

Zach Eflin-SP: 5.0 IP, 5H, 2ER, 2BB, 6K

Notes: Eflin turned in his 4^th consecutive start in which he has thrown at least 5 innings while allowing 2 earned runs or less. With his solid start tonight, Eflin lowered his ERA to 4.73 over 32.1 innings. Dane Phillips continues to hit well; he reached base 3 times tonight while raising his average to .303.

Tim Stauffer

Right-Handed Pitcher Tim Stauffer will be returning to the big leagues, as the Padres own Corey Brock announced that the club had purchased his contract Friday afternoon. Stauffer’s promotion came on the heels of an announcement noting that outfielder Carlos Quentin was away on paternity leave for the birth of his son, Clark. Stauffer is not a fresh face to the organization, as he was on the Padres pitching staff between 2005 and 2012, sporting a 23-31 record and a 3.94 ERA in 96 games.

Stauffer was sent down to Triple-A Tucson in 2012 after stumbling out of the gates with a 5.40 ERA. Tim will be returning to the club, however, after the front office decided that his pitching efforts in Tucson were worth noting with a 2-2 record and 3.16 ERA in eight starts. What role Stauffer will play on the pitching staff has yet to be determined, but he could possibly return to the starting role soon.

In order to make room for Stauffer on the 40-man roster, the Padres made a corresponding move in designating RHP Thad Weber for assignment. Weber had appeared in 3 games for the big league club this season, giving up 2 runs over 9 innings pitched in relief. With the AAA club, Weber had a 4-1 record with a 3.93 ERA in six starts this season.

The Nationals are in town for a four game set right now. This is tough to swallow for the Padres as the Nationals are one of the best young teams in all of baseball at the moment and a lot of people are predicting that they are going to go very far in the playoffs this year. When you have strong offensive talent in Bryce Harper, Ryan Zimmerman, Adam LaRoche and company you know that runs are going to be put on the board. Mix that in with some outstanding pitching and you have yourself a great ball club. Edinson Volquez got the start foe the Padres last night, and as with every start you have to wonder if you’re going to get Bad Volquez or Good Volquez. The last handful of starts we got Good Volquez, last night we got a mix of both for the most part. He walked a lot (four) but he also struck out quite a few (seven). The problem was that he also gave up five runs and his ERA is sitting at 5.55 now. On the other side Stephen Strasburg pitched for the first time at Petco and was spot on. He left after 8 innings of work only allowing one earned run on three hits and striking out five. So the ball was being put in play and runners were getting on via the walk, but the Padres went 0-7 with RISP. This of course is going to have to change if they want any chance of playing consistently good baseball.
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Volquez stumbles after strong start – Padres.com

“The Padres’ bats went quiet against the San Diego native Thursday night, mustering just three hits in eight innings, as they dropped the opener of a four-game set against the Nationals, 6-2.”

Preview of tonight’s game - ESPN

“Rookie Burch Smith is scheduled to get a second turn in the rotation with Clayton Richard on the disabled list recovering from an intestinal virus.”

Clayton Richard to make another rehab start – NBC Sports

“Richard struck out eight over six innings of one-run ball Thursday for Tucson, but the Padres want him to have another tune-up.”

Johnny Manziel was in attendance at the game yesterday – CBS Sports

“Manziel’s ongoing offseason Magical Mystery Tour pulled into San Diego Thursday for a stop at the Padres’ Petco Park.”

An interview with Dean Anna – MadFriars

“Quick. Name the Padres’ middle infielder that is hitting .321/.389/.537? Unless you really follow the ins and outs of San Diego’s system you aren’t going to get it, but that should change soon.”

Nick Hundley and Yasmani Grandal sort of make peace – Gaslamp Ball

“Their relationship is fine, it won’t be damaging moving forward. But you look at those situations and I think there are times that a guy wished he had said it a little differently. I think Nick handled it well and on the other hand Yasi handled it well also.”

Left Coast Bias gives us a look at the first 40 games – Padres Public

“The team is better. This is true by any metric but you likely didn’t need a bunch of numbers to tell you that. Your eye can tell you that this team is playing better and with more confidence.”

Five good things from the Baltimore series - Jeremy Nash of The Friarhood

“What’s the best way for the Padres to answer back from a painful sweep handed to them by the struggling Rays in dreary Tropicana Field? It’s to sweep the AL Wild Card leading Orioles in beautiful Camden Yards, of course.”

Daily Farm Round-Up: 5-16-13 – Alex Bartlett of The Friarhood

“The Missions were the only team in the Padres organization tonight that managed to win a game. Kalian Sams continues to just flat out hit as his offensive output made a difference in the game.”

Hitting Prospect of the Day: Kalian Sams

Pitching Prospect of the Day: Justin Hancock

Tucson Padres 0, Iowa Cubs 1

Dean Anna-2B: 0-3, 3K

Dan Robertson-RF: 0-4

Jonathan Galvez-LF: 0-4, 4K

Brandon Allen-1B: 2-4

Rene Rivera-C: 2-3

Jaff Decker-CF: 0-3, K

Clayton Richard-SP: 6.0 IP, 4H, ER, 0BB, 8K (L, 0-1)

Notes: Despite turning in a great start, Clayton Richard receives the loss as the T-Pads were shut down my Matt Garza and the Iowa Cubs. Richard looked particularly sharp; he threw a quality start, allowed just 4 hits and held the opposing offense to just a run all while striking out 8. Garza and the Cubs did not allow the T-Pads any extra-base hits; Tucson only had 4 hits by the end of the game.

San Antonio Missions 6, Corpus Christi Hooks 2

Reymond Fuentes-CF: 1-4, BB, K, 2 Runs scored

Rico Noel-RF: 1-2, RBI, BB, K, Run scored

Everett Williams-LF: 0-4, RBI, BB, 3K

Kalian Sams-DH: 2-2, 2b, HR(6), 3RBI, 2BB, Run scored

Jake Blackwood-3B: 0-4, 2K

Jeudy Valdez-SS: 0-4, K

Eddy Rodriguez-C: 0-4

Keyvius Sampson-SP: 5.2 IP, 6H, ER, 2BB, 3K (W, 1-3)

Matt Stites-RP: 1.0 IP, 2H, ER, 2K, HR Allowed

Kevin Quackenbush-RP: 1.0 IP, 0H, 0R, K

Notes: Keyvius Sampson finally records his first win in 2013 after enjoying a successful start against the Hooks. Prior to this start, Sampson had not yet thrown for 5 complete innings with the Missions. Kalian Sams continues to put up video game numbers as he just smacked his 6^th home run and drove in runs 13, 14, and 15 over a span of just 9 games. Since he joined the Missions, Sams is hitting .357 (10 hits in 28 AB’s). 9 of those 10 hits have gone for extra bases.

Lake Elsinore Storm 5, Modesto Nuts 6

Cory Spangenberg-2B: 1-4, HR(4), RBI, BB, Run scored

Yeison Asencio-RF: 0-4, 2RBI, K

Robert Kral-C: 0-3, BB, 2K

Lee Orr-1B: 0-3, BB, K

Luis Domoromo-LF: 0-4

Jace Peterson-DH: 1-3, BB, 2 Runs scored

Travis Jankowski-CF: 2-4, RBI, Run scored

Trevor Holder-SP: 4.2 IP, 8H, 6R, 3ER, BB, 3K (L, 0-1)

Notes: Cory Spangenberg has found his power stroke this year; with tonight’s home run, Spangenberg set a career high in single season home runs with 4 (he previously had 4 over his 2 year minor league career). After going through a slump, Travis Jankowski has hit safely in 9 of his last 10 games; he is hitting .353 over that stretch, and has raised his average to .272.

Fort Wayne TinCaps 6, Bowling Green Hot Rods 7

Mallex Smith-DH: 1-4

Alberth Martinez-CF: 2-5, 3K, Run scored

Maxx Tissenbaum-2B: 1-5

Gabriel Quintana-3B: 1-5, K, 2 Runs scored

Jeremy Baltz-LF: 1-4, RBI, K, Run scored

Rodney Daal-C: 1-4, 3b, 2RBI, 2K

Justin Hancock-SP: 6.0 IP, 3H, 0R, 0BB, 3K

Notes: In 7 starts this year, Justin Hancock has allowed more than 1 earned run in just one of his starts. Over 40 innings, Hancock has allowed just 6 earned runs (1.35 ERA on the year). Following tonight’s start, Hancock has thrown 4 quality starts in a row and over his last 2 starts, Hancock has thrown 13 scoreless innings. Every member of the TinCap lineup recorded at least 1 hit tonight, however, the bullpen was shelled which ultimately led to Fort Wayne’s demise.

Even in a short series, two wins made it easy to find five positives for our Friars. So here goes.

5. Andrew Cashner

The Padres fire-balling right-hander seems to get better with each start. Cashner lasted into the eighth inning allowing only five hits and an earned run on a third inning homer. He struck out only three but walked just one Oriole batter. He did however give up an unearned run in the eighth that put the Padres down 2-1. But he ended up with a no-decision because of the….

4. Padres’ ninth inning rally

The Padres continued their two-out magic on Tuesday. Entering the game they had scored 30 of their 50 runs in 2013 with two outs. They added two more in game one with yet another improbable come from behind win.

The Padres started the inning off with a pair of first pitch singles by Yonder Alonso and Mark Kotsay off of Orioles’ closer Jim Johnson. Jed Gyorko then grounded into a tailor made 6-4-3 double play, all but ending the inning while allowing Alonso to advance to third. It was up to Chris Denorfia to come up with another clutch hit, which he did with a hard groundball up the middle to tie the game.

Nick Hundley then was hit by a pitch, moving the Norf into scoring position and brining up Everth Cabrera. Cabrera then singled up the middle to give the Padres a 3-2 lead they would ultimately hang on to.

3. Jedd Gyorko

The Padres rookie second bagger had a big day on Wednesday, logging three hits to bring his rookie leading total to 36. He also scored two of the Friars eight runs.

2. Everth Cabrera

What could Everth do to top his game winning RBI the night before? How about a 4-5 day at the plate? He also drew a walk, stole a base, scored a run and drove one in, raising his on-base percentage to .341.

1. The Little Ninja that could.

Alexi Amarista was the biggest bat in the Padres big victory on Wednesday, going 3-5 with two doubles and a two-run bomb. He scored every time he reached base for the Friars, forcing Bud Black to find ways to get him into the lineup.

So there are five great things from another great series. The Padres will begin another home stand starting with a four game series with the Nationals beginning Thursday. I got them at least splitting the series against one of the top teams in the National League. But I promise you, members of the congregation, that we will have no problem finding five good things in the upcoming four games.

Go Padres!

In yesterday’s post I asked for a no drama game. That is exactly what the Padres gave to us as they put up an early lead and never looked back as they beat the Orioles 8-4 to complete the two game sweep. Huston Street pitched again in the bottom of the ninth and that final out seemed to elude him as well. I don’t know what it is, but the first two outs are easy to get and that final one always takes some work. Anyways, the Padres came away with that win in the end. Imagine though if the Padres had swept the Rays as well they would be sitting on a nine game winning streak and would have a 21-18 record. This would be good for third place in the standings as they are now with a half game lead over the Rockies. But instead they are 18-21 in fourth. Not a bad record all things considered, but we do have a tough home stand ahead. They have proven they can beat a good team though, so maybe there is a chance we can escape this home stand with a winning record. Tonight starts with the Nationals and Stephen Strasburg is on the hill for them. This is the first time pitching in Petco Park, so maybe he will get nervous in front of the home crowd. I for one hope he does and the Padres ruin his homecoming.
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Bottom of the order produces in Padres win – Padres.com

“Baker’s two-run single in the second wasn’t the decisive blow in the Padres’ 8-4 win over the Orioles before a crowd of 32,418 at Camden Yards, because the bottom of the lineup produced over and over again, as San Diego won for the second time in this brief two-game series.”

Grandal to join Triple-A on Saturday – NBC Sports

“Grandal is still serving his 50-game suspension for a positive PED test, but he is allowed to begin a 10-game minor league assignment. The 24-year-old backstop is eligible to join the Padres on May 28 and may split playing time with Nick Hundley upon his return.”

Padres must find a trade Partner for Headley – Rant Sports

“Headley is well on his way to another very successful season. With the fantastic production that he has put up the past two years, he will certainly be a hot name if the Padres do decide to put him on the trading block.”

Tuscon Padres are bringing back an old uniform – Yahoo

“The San Diego Padres’ minor-league affiliate at Class AAA is reviving Tucson’s take on the “Tequila Sunrise” uniforms worn famously by the Houston Astros from the middle 1970s until 1986, when Houston was Tucson’s parent city.”

There’s no shame in passing the torch – Padres Public

“Dick Enberg didn’t trust his eyes to make the call and that’s a huge problem for a man who is calling the play-by-play for a major league franchise.”

Daily Farm Round-Up: 5-15-13 - Alex Bartlett of The Friarhood

“Fort Wayne was the only affiliated that recorded a victory today as Max Fried dominated and Jeremy Baltz went yard. The Storm’s season continues to spiral out of control; starting pitcher John Hussey was awful and the Storm couldn’t keep pace with the Nuts. Sloppy defense contributed greatly to San Antonio’s loss. The Missions only lost by 2, but 5 unearned runs scored against starting pitcher Matt Andriese were the difference in this game. Tucson had the day off.”

Hitting Prospect of the Day: Jeremy Baltz

Pitching Prospect of the Day: Max Fried

Tucson Padres: DNP

San Antonio Missions 8, Corpus Christi Hooks 10

Reymond Fuentes-CF: 1-4, RBI, BB, K

Rico Noel-RF: 2-5, RBI, K

Everett Williams-DH: 0-4, BB, 2K

Kalian Sams-LF: 1-4, 2b, BB, K, Run scored

Jake Blackwood-3B: 1-4, RBI, BB, 3 Runs scored

Jeudy Valdez-SS: 2-5, RBI, K

Eddy Rodriguez-C: 3-5, 2b, 2RBI, 2K, 2 Runs scored

Matt Andriese-SP: 4.0 IP, 10H, 8R, 3ER, 0BB, 4K, HR Allowed (L, 5-1)

Kevin Quackenbush-RP: 0.2 IP, H, 2BB, K

Notes: Matt Andriese, who has been very successful this season, endured his worst start of the year tonight. However, due to an error in the second, the inning was prolonged and Andriese suffered 5 unearned runs. Despite that, he did still allow 10 hits over just 4 innings and he received his first loss of the year. With an RBI single, Reymond Fuentes extended hit hitting streak to 7 games; he is hitting .378 over his last 10 games and is hitting .338 on the year.

Lake Elsinore Storm 5, Modesto Nuts 9

Cory Spangenberg-2B: 0-5, 4K

Yeison Asencio-RF: 1-4, RBI, K

Robert Kral-C: 1-4, HR(8), RBI, K, Run scored

Lee Orr-1B: 1-4

Luis Domoromo-DH: 1-4, 2b, K, Run scored

Jace Peterson-SS: 2-4, 2 2b, K, Run scored

Travis Jankowski-CF: 2-3, 2RBI, BB, K, Run scored, 3 SB(18)

John Hussey-SP: 1.2 IP, 6H, 6ER, 4BB, K (L, 0-1)

Notes: Robert Kral continues his hot hitting; he hit his 4^th home run over his last 5 games and he owns 9 RBI and 8 hits over that span. On the year, Kral is hitting .342 with 8 home runs and 21 RBI. With 2 hits tonight, Travis Jankowski has hit safely in 8 of his last 9 games. He has raised his average to .265 over 132 AB’s. Prior to tonight’s game, Jace Peterson owned just 1 hit over his last 5 games. However, Peterson managed to collect twice as many hits tonight as he smacked 2 doubles. Hopefully Peterson keeps it up and breaks out of his slump. With tonight’s loss, Lake Elsinore’s record sits at a dismal 12-26.

Fort Wayne TinCaps 3, Bowling Green Hot Rods 0

Mallex Smith-DH: 2-4, 2b, K

Alberth Martinez-CF: 0-3

Maxx Tissenbaum-2B: 0-4

Gabriel Quintana-3B: 1-4, 2K, Run scored

Jeremy Baltz-LF: 2-4, HR(5), 2RBI, Run scored

Rodney Daal-C: 1-2, 2b, RBI, BB

Max Fried-SP: 6.0 IP, 4H, 0R, BB, 4K (W, 2-0)

Notes: Max Fried was lights out as he turned in the best start of his young professional career. In his previous start, Fried was part of a no-hitter. Over his last two starts, Fried has thrown 11.2 scoreless innings with 4 hits 5 walks and 12 strikeouts. Tonight’s start also marked the first time this season that Fried did not walk more than 1 batter. On the year, Fried owns a 2.35 ERA over 30.2 innings. Jeremy Baltz looks to get out of a May slump as tonight’s home run was his first home run of the month. His home run was more than enough offense for Fort Wayne tonight.

The Padres had a few flaws show up during the Tampa Bay series. First was that they had trouble holding a lead late in the game and second was that they were striking out too much. Despite the strikeouts they were still able to put runs on the board and make a game out of things. Yesterday was the first game in Baltimore and runs were coming at a premium for both teams as both pitchers looked good. Actually the Padres bats made Chris Tillman look good, while Andrew Cashner was spot on for most of the game. Tillman gave up a home run to Quentin (who should have had two in the game) and that was all the offense for the team until later. Cashner should have taken the win in this one, but again late in the game the lead was given up as he suddenly lost control of his changeup. However, when all looked to be lost, the Padres made a miraculous comeback and plated two in the top of the ninth. Enter Huston Street in the bottom and he quickly got two outs only to struggle to get that final out yet again. In the end the Padres came away victorious albeit just barely. Hopefully today’s game will come with less drama.
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Denorfia, Cabrera sun O’s with comeback in ninth – Padres.com

“Faced with nearly an identical circumstance that he encountered just three days ago, Street pitched his way out of trouble as the Padres stunned the Orioles with two runs in the top of the ninth inning before holding on for a 3-2 victory before a crowd of 19,096 at Camden Yards.”

Padres release De Los Santos – NBC Sports

“De Los Santos was designated for assignment by the Padres over the weekend. The 27-year-old made two appearances with Triple-A Tucson this season prior to being placed on the disabled list.”

Draft notes – MLBTR

“After focusing heavily on high school pitching in last year’s draft, the Padres are likely to focus on bats, assistant GM of player personnel Chad MacDonald tells Chris Jenkins of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Particularly, the Friars will be looking for middle infield help.”

Most improved pitchers so far – Fangraphs
#2: Burch Smith

“Certainly informing that is the 37:6 strikeout-to-walk ratio Smith posted in his six Double-A Texas League starts (31.1 innings). Given his control and velocity (he sat at 93 mph even while conceding all those runs), improvement is likely for Smith.”

Mock MLB Draft – Through The Fence Baseball

“The Padres appear to be seeking a bat with this pick. With Ball, they could have a great one on their hands if they decided to make him a full time position player.”

Why don’t the Padres honor their history? – Padres Public

“At what point will the Padres honor more players, milestones, and records from their history? They do know that they can recognize players without retiring a number or building a statue, right?”

Daily Farm Round-Up: 5-15-13 – Alex Bartlett of The Friarhood

“Joe Ross threw a quality start, but the TinCaps offense couldn’t put up more than 2 runs on the board as Fort Wayne lost a pitcher’s duel. Both San Antonio and Tucson put up double digit run totals in their victories. San Antonio was led by home runs from red-hot Kalian Sams and Everett Williams, while Rene Rivera’s perfect night at the plate highlighted an impressive offensive performance by Tucson. Lake Elsinore had the day off.”

Hitting Prospect of the Day: Rene Rivera

Pitching Prospect of the Day: Wilfredo Boscan

Tucson Padres 12, Round Rock Express 1

Dean Anna-2B: 1-4, BB, K, Run scored

Gregorio Petit-SS: 2-5, Run scored

James Darnell-RF: 2-3, 2RBI, K, Run scored

Jonathan Galvez-LF: 3-4, 2b, 3RBI, 3 Runs scored

Rene Rivera-C: 4-4, 2b, RBI, 2 Runs scored

Cody Decker-DH: 3-4, 2 2b, 3RBI ,BB, K, Run scored

Jesus Merchan-3B: 3-3, RBI, BB, Run scored

Wilfredo Boscan-SP: 5.0 IP, 4H, 0R, 0BB, K (W, 1-1)

Notes: Despite scoring in just 2 separate innings, the T-Pads put up 12 runs on the board and collected 20 hits. After going through a rough slump, James Darnell has collected multiple hits in each of his past 2 games. The Tucson lineup on the year is hitting a whopping .290. On the pitching side, Wilfredo Boscan looked sharp in his second start with the T-Pads; over 2 starts Boscan has thrown 10 innings while allowing just 1 run. The T-Pads have won 9 of their last 10.

San Antonio Missions 11, Corpus Christi Hooks 5

Reymond Fuentes-CF: 2-4, 2b, Run scored

Rico Noel-RF: 2-4, 3RBI, BB, K, Run scored

Everett Williams-DH: 2-6, HR(1), 3RBI, 3K, 2 Runs scored

Kalian Sams-LF: 1-4, HR(5), 2RBI, BB, Run scored

Jake Blackwood-3B: 1-4, BB, Run scored

Jeudy Valdez-SS: 2-5, 2RBI, 2 Runs scored

Adam Buschini-2B: 2-5, Run scored

Jose De Paula-SP: 6.0 IP, 9H, 5ER, BB, 5K (W, 3-3)

Matt Stites-RP: 1.0 IP, H, 0R, 3K

Notes: Every member of the starting 9 for the Missions tonight collected at least 1 base hit. Kalian Sams continues to show off his power as he smacked his 5^th home run in 7 games for the Missions. He is hitting .318 and has 12 RBI over that span. Reymond Fuentes has put together a 6 game hitting streak; he is hitting .351 over his last 10 games and has raised his average to .338.

Lake Elsinore Storm: DNP

Fort Wayne TinCaps 2, Bowling Green Hot Rods 3

Mallex Smith-DH: 0-4

Alberth Martinez-LF: 2-5, 2K, Run scored

Maxx Tissenbaum-2B: 1-4, 2b

Dane Phillips-C: 0-3, BB, K

Gabriel Quintana-3B: 1-4, HR(4), RBI, Run scored

Stephen Carmon-SS: 2-3, BB

Joe Ross-SP: 6.0 IP, 5H, 3ER, 2BB, 7K (L, 3-1)

Notes: Joe Ross turned in his first quality start of the year, yet he still received the loss after today’s game. It was, however, encouraging to see Ross strike out 7 over 6 innings pitched and bounce back from a rough start in his last contest. Following tonight’s game, Ross owns a 3-1 record with a 3.11 ERA and 31 strikeouts over 37.2 innings pitched. This loss snapped a 6 game winning streak for the TinCaps.

The Padres had a day off yesterday to clear their heads of the sweep before heading off to Baltimore for a two game set that starts tonight. Before the sweep at the hands of the Rays, the Padres were 16-18 and sitting pretty good to maybe touch .500 again. After the sweep they have fallen to 16-21 and are back to clawing their way to the .500 mark again. The Orioles are putting together a good season so far as they are sitting at 23-15, just a game back of the Yankees in the AL East. As far as standings go for the Padres, the only good thing is that they aren’t in last place for the moment. They have a full game lead over the Dodgers, but are still 6.5 games back of the Giants. A two game sweep of the Orioles would be great to see before having to come home and face the Cardinals and Nationals. After that Rays series though I am not entirely convinced that it can happen. I am going to keep my expectations low and reserved for the next week and a half because of the quality of the teams. But you never know, this team has given us surprises in the past and maybe, just maybe they can put up a winning record over this next stretch.
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Cashner rides momentum into matchup vs O’s – Padres.com

“On Tuesday, the Padres turn to their promising righty, Andrew Cashner, who will look to build on one of his best starts in his young career. Cashner tossed 7 1/3 scoreless frames last Monday against the Marlins, allowing just four hits and three walks while striking out four.”

Anthony Bass on success - The Success Project

“At the same time, this game is also a kid’s game. We never must forget that. What attracted us to the game at a young age? It was fun! We keep the atmosphere loose in the clubhouse by playing music, dancing, singing, laughing, etc.”

An interview with Dick Enberg – CBS Baltimore

“Steve asked Dick Enberg if he has ever called a game at Camden Yards. Dick said he has never called a game at Camden Yards and is really looking forward to calling a game in our beautiful baseball stadium.”

An interview with Jaff Decker – MadFriars

“A severe foot injury cost him nearly all of 2012. Decker is now finally healthy and after a slow April is beginning to show a return to form hitting .366/.458/.577 in May going into Monday night’s game with an .842 OPS for the season.”

Rumors about the 1998 retro game – Gaslamp Ball

“If the unconfirmed rumor is to be believed, Mel Proctor and Mark Grant will be calling the game for Fox Sports San Diego on 1998 Retro Night. Longtime Padres broadcaster Bob Chandler will work the radio.”

Which Padre cap color do you wear? – Chicken Friars

“I was a bit suprised, there are plenty of styles and color combinations.  So bring your cap to the stadium, and pick the color and style you want - its the latest trend.”

Huston we have a problem – Padres Public

“It was bound to happen.  He had been flirting with disaster all season.  The law of averages finally caught up with him.  On Saturday closer Huston Street blew his first save as a Padre.  Making it especially galling, the winning rally began with two out and no one on base.  Walk.  Home Run.  Boom.  Thanks for playing.”

Five good things from the Tampa series – Jeremy Nash of The Friarhood

“The series started off with two painful losses, the second even more heartbreaking than the first, and concluded with another loss after having the lead.  But even through all that there were five things that caught my positive eye.”

Daily Farm Round-Up: 5-13-13 - Alex Bartlett of The Friarhood

“Walker Weickel turned in an effective start for Fort Wayne as the TinCaps skate by the Dragons 5-4. The offensive struggles for Lake Elsinore continued in their loss to the Quakes; Luis Domoromo provided nearly their entire offensive output. Donn Roach was blown up in a loss to the Hooks. Roach experienced his worst start of the year. Thad Weber pitched a very good start as the T-Pads won their 3^rd game in a row.”