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Trevor Hoffman: 500 saves!

It was guys night out at the ballpark last night.  Kev, Jonny Dub, Andy (Dex's cousin in law) and I headed out to the ballpark to see a little bit of history.

We stopped off to get some food and then I saw Steve Quis one of the Channel 4 guys.  We make quick eye contact and I give a little point like "Hey look everybody it's Steve Quis".  He looks away real quick and pretends to be in a conversation with the guy next to him.  You just made my list... Quis!

It was an exciting game to be sure.  Geoff Blum is a monster!  He finished the game with 4 RBI's and has proven again that he's the best short stop in the game.  All hail Geoff Blum.

As the game entered the 8th inning, we didn't know if we should root for more runs.  There were two Padres on base and we wanted to see Trevor, but also wanted the win.  It turns out that we would get both.

The crowd erupted when the scoreboards went blank then caught fire as Trevor jogged out of the bullpen.  Everybody was on there feet and cheering.  Security tightened down to ensure that no Dodger fans would ruin the festivities.

Jon watched the game wearing his Arvesen jersey.  Long story short, Jon bought this used jersey at the Friar Fest and a friend of Arvesen's contacted Jon through Gaslamp to see if she could get it for Arvesen.  Jon decided to get a few more wears out of it before handing it over to it's rightful owner.  The entire game we were telling him not to spill any BBQ Sauce or other food on it.  He kept saying that Arvesen wouldn't mind and that it would add character.  Fortunately nothing was spilled.

Trevor spotted a fastball on the outside corner of the plate and became the first pitcher ever to have 500 saves in his career.  The crowd went wild and fireworks were shot off. The team hoisted Trevor upon their shoulders and carried him off the field.

Steve Quis interviewed Trevor on the scoreboard and he thanked the fans and started to tear up a little bit.  They showed highlights of his career on the scoreboard and when we turned around again all the players had already left the field.

We walked out of the park and saw Chainsaw from the Dave, Shelly and Chainsaw radio show.  We shook his hand and he kept saying "History, baby!"  Nice guy, nicer than Steve Quis to be sure.

On the way out they had tables where you could have your game ticket stamped with an ink 500 commemorating the day.

Gaslamp Ball salutes you Trevor Hoffman.

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Blummer...
I hate to be a stickler here...but Blummer had FOUR RBI. It just never happens, so we should get it right...for Kory and the kids.

by Drama on Jun 7, 2007 9:09 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

good catch
let me change that.  4 rbi, one for each of his beautiful children.

by jbox on Jun 7, 2007 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awwww....
Stop it, jbox...too late....here come the waterworks. Dammit. I promised myself...

by Drama on Jun 7, 2007 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks...
...for the great pics, btw.

Steve Quis - Wiggins is looking for you.

by Drama on Jun 7, 2007 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, thanks
great pics. I wish I were there.

by MadMonk on Jun 7, 2007 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

jbox
I'll get you some pics from my DVR of the foul ball that ballgirl stole from us.
Padres fan since '76

by kev on Jun 7, 2007 9:21 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah
that's another story.

by jbox on Jun 7, 2007 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kev's Reaction
of ballgirl nails it.

by Jonny Dub on Jun 7, 2007 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome pix!
Thanks for sharing. That was such a fun night...

by Geoff on Jun 7, 2007 9:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My first thought
when seeing all these pics:

"Jonny Dub didn't give that Arvesen guy his jersey?"

Demands were too high?

by Winfield's Ghost on Jun 7, 2007 9:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Email
His wife has my email, but has yet to email me.  I'll keep you posted.
I'm going to the game Friday so there is still a chance for som BBQ Sauce.

by Jonny Dub on Jun 7, 2007 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

blum and chainsaw
i love Blum and always wanted him to be used the way he was meant to be (pinch hitter, backup infielder).  it seems mr. black gets that point and sees the value in geoff.

i miss just about everything there is about san diego (i moved cross country about a year ago), but the things i miss the most are padres games, chargers games and DSC.  glad to hear chainsaw enjoying the awesome night.

by the way, not to put a damper on the celebration or the incredible feet by hoffman, but that last pitch was outside by about 6 inches.  however, the batter should've realized that the ump was looking for a strikeout call for save 500 and tried to foul it off.

by John (obviousman) on Jun 7, 2007 10:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Friar Watch
has a beautiful break down of the inning here.  So cool.  And definitely outside (though I can't say how far).  Anthony rocks.

by Demoira on Jun 7, 2007 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wish you would give us your estimate, Demoira.
Women always seem to have a more honest view of what's six inches and what's three inches.

by Drama on Jun 7, 2007 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great wrap up
Nice post Jbox.  I wish I woulda been watching last night.

by thenerdhater on Jun 7, 2007 11:07 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome
Great post, great pics.  Good thing he did it at home otherwise they would have wasted money on that "500" light/fireworks rig.  

by Gone Savage on Jun 7, 2007 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Scott Arvesen Jersey
Scott recieved his jersey recently THANK YOU!!!!!!

by thewebsterfamily on Dec 23, 2007 6:55 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

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