Coming off a defeat like this, I'm sure many Padres fans are starting to get beads of sweat. The lowly Diamondbacks put 11 runs on us. Losing a heart-breaker to the Phillies on Friday, and losing yet another to the same club on Saturday. Think of it like this, Padres Fans. Losing is foreign territory. The last losing skid we had was the Dodgers sweep back in May. And that's the ONLY series sweep against us. That's something to be proud of. We lose two and then bounce back to avoid series sweeps. Padres don't roll over. Friday night was a good example of just scrapping to win. Although we ended up losing, we didn't go out with a fight.

The Williams Syndrome Association proudly announces “Pickup 2010,” a fun-filled evening of bowling hosted by Steve Adler on September 26, 2010 at Poway Fun Bowl.

Williams Syndrome is a genetic disorder that is present at birth and can affect anyone.  It is characterized by medical problems, including cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, and learning disabilities.  These occur side by side with striking verbal abilities, highly social personalities and an affinity for music. WS affects 1 in 10,000 people worldwide – an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 people in the United States.

Steve’s son, Stevie was born with a heart murmur and during a follow up scan it was found that the tubes to his heart were too narrow, two weeks later Stevie went in for open heart surgery.  Shortly after Stevie underwent genetic testing and it was revealed that he had Williams Syndrome.  Due to his size and age only one option was given for a beta blocker, unfortunately due to a side effect, Stevie now has a loss of vision.  It is because of his struggle and all he does to inspire his father that Steve have chosen to host a fundraiser in support of the Williams Syndrome Association.

Pickup 2010 will be a memorable evening for all who attend. For $30, individuals are invited to attend the event and bowl.  For those not planning to bowl, they are still welcome to attend for just $20. “Pickup 2010” will include bowling, food, auctions, raffles and special VIP guests!

Money raised will directly support the Williams Syndrome Association, the nation’s most comprehensive resource for people and families living with Williams syndrome as well as doctors, researchers and educators.  The WSA provides resources, support and the latest medical information to help children today and throughout their lifetimes. The WSA funds ground-breaking research, provides scholarships, hosts camps and conventions, creates opportunities for adults with WS, supports events in 16 regions across the country and more. A portion of the money raised will also directly fund local programming and support for families affected by Williams Syndrome in the San Diego area.

To purchase your tickets or donate, please visit http://www.williams-syndrome.org/pick-2010.

Event Facebook Page

On behalf of the thousands of families affected by Williams syndrome, thank you for your support of this special day as we strive to advance awareness and raise critical funding.

For those that would like to donate auction items, food, your time or if you have any questions, please contact Steve Adler at steveadler76 @ yahoo.com.

WSA Fed Tax ID - 22-3305007

The Padres took care of business winning two of three against the Diamondbacks to remain six games ahead of the Giants in the NL West. Their two wins matched and surpassed their total of 75 from last season. They will take a 76-50 record into their home series against the suddenly struggling Philadelphia Phillies this weekend in what could be a playoff series preview. The Padres split a four game series in Philadelphia in May. Here is a game by game breakdown of how the Friars fared Tuesday through Thursday.

Steve sat down with some of the Lake Elsinore Storms up and coming stars to talk about their seasons and what they plan on doing in the off season.

Not everything in life is pretty. For every Mona Lisa, there is a freeway underpass with a cowboy sitting on a horse in spray paint. I can’t argue the aesthetics with anyone with even a basic understanding of art, but I know I prefer to look at a plate of sushi more than a pulled-pork sandwich. But, in the end, they both get the job done. The unsung hero of the Padres rotation this year doesn’t ever make it look pretty. In fact, I dare say I groan if he’s starting when I go to a game. But, he’s as big a reason for the team’s success as Mat Latos.

 

 The Padres salvaged their road trip ,winning big at Miller Park on Sunday. The win gave them a 7-3 record on their ten game road trip. The Friars assured a winning record before traveling to Miluakee after taking two of three from the Giants and sweeping the Cubs. The win on Sunday extended their lead against the Giants back to six games in the NL West. Here is how they fared against the Brewers this weekend.

The Padres set history with a big come from behind victory Thursday, sweeping the Cubs in Wrigley Field for the first time ever in a four game series. Heath Bell’s major league leading 37^th save put the Padres 25 games above .500 for only the second time in team history. The last was the 1998 team that went on to win the National League pennant. With their 10^th win in their last 11 games, the Padres moved 6.5 games ahead of the second place Giants who had yet to play. Here is how they fared in the very friar friendly confines of historic Wrigley Field.

Courtacy of MLBtraderumors.com: 

"The Padres did not sign ninth-overall pick Karsten Whitson according to Baseball America." Whitson, 19 next week, is a right-handed pitcher out of Chipley H.S. in Florida. The Padres will get the 11th overall pick in the 2011 draft because the Diamondbacks did not sign Barret Loux."

Karsten Whitson will now head to the University of Florida, where he had signed a letter of intent.

Karsten seemed to be a very easy sign when the HS pitcher out of Chipley Florida was selected number nine overall by the Padres in the 2010 draft. "I'm definitely ready to go, that's my plan," Whitson said in June. "Hopefully, they can get that done fairly quickly. It's all up to me then."