Starting Off With a Loss!
Oh my goodness, it’s so great to back into writing about an actual game. Whew. I can’t believe we finally made it!
Today was the charity game against the Mariners, which we lost 9-3. A couple of observations right out of the gate: 1) I forgot how much I hate losing. And I always run into this problem in Spring Training too even though these games don’t matter. I mean, I am really frustrated that we lost this game. I don’t know, even though they don’t matter, these games still seem to have implications for the regular season.
2) Along those same lines, I hate Spring Training because I always thought that the pitchers were supposed to be trying to get on their game, so they’re not on top of their game, yet. But every single year, our pitchers are certainly not on top of their game, but it always seems like the opposing pitchers are having no problems at all. Which leads me to think that even if the opposing pitchers are not on top of their game yet, it must mean that our hitters stink. So, in summary, Spring Training games really tick me off. And I know, I’m really, really reading too much into this.
Postives? Chris Young had a good outing, an inning with three hits and a run and a walk allowed. Did get two strikeouts though, so that puts his ERA at 9.00 even. Sweet.
Heath Bell allowed a run, and this Radhames Liz guy allowed six. Nice.
Matt Stairs hit a home run, and Kyle Blanks got two hits. Jerry Hairston got a hit and scored a run.
Okay, so it wasn’t too bad for a game that doesn’t even count. And it is baseball, after all. That’s something to be excited about. But I want to see our guys getting some more hits and scoring some more runs. I hate losing.
Speaking of which, the Oakland Athetics also lost 9-3. Kouz didn’t play, so I guess he’s still hurting. Poor baby 😦 Get well soon!!
I can’t wait to hear tomorrow’s game live! It’s going to be so great!
GO PADRES!!!
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Stairs goes yard right away? Hmmm. Best signing ever!? 🙂 I think your pitching is going to bea lot better this year. Young, Bell, Correia, Latos, and Garland are really going to help you guys win some games. And don’t forget about the grumpy Canadian, Matt Stairs. Whoo hoo!
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Any girl who is this passionate about baseball is awesome. Keep up the good work.
Shaun
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Matt Stairs doing what he does best… gonna miss him….
~peter
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I don’t hate Spring Training much, its just sometimes too lousy for the baseball team to their part. But anyway, for those who people who don’t want to see the game maybe you want to check out the Harry Shearer new album and it is very hilarious. Well, for me I would go for more PADRES stuffs and yes, I saw Matt Stairs hit a home run, isn’t it amazing that even they lost the first game – they still manages to do their best! Good luck PADRES, and as to Kouz, hopefully he will recover soon.