"Balls again" via media.signonsandiego.com

Another down, two to go.

I didn't think black was a very reflective color.

Are you people stupid? What part of Monday don't you people understand?

Optimist Island: 100 losses are still within our grasp and this season's almost over.

Pessimist Peninsula: The NL playoff picture, this season's almost over.

Strasburg News: Yeah, I know, we're out of it, but he hasn't left our hearts. The Ross Report has this video.

Mr. No Hit Tease takes the bump for the Friar against Bartholemew Jones or something like that, who drags a 15-something ERA to the mound.

Twice in 2006, Young flirted with a no-hitter against Pittsburgh.

Three starts ago, Young worked the longest perfect game in Padres history, going 7 2/3 innings in Milwaukee before Gabe Kapler homered.

Also, notable Bucs vs. CY, lifetime:

Ryan Doumit: .000 (0-for-8, 2 SO)

Adam LaRoche: .083 (1-for-12, HR, BB, 4 SO)

Freddy Sanchez: .000 (0-for-11, 2 SO)

They put up a graphic on the telecast last night that said the Pirates went from a .492/1 win pct. when they had Nady or Bay, to something like .291 since August 1. Ouch, to say the least.

Last night game of the season, first pitch is 7:05PM PT. No hitter or no winner!