Latos licks Astros, Padres win 7-0
by jbox on May 7, 2010 9:11 PM PDT
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PrintMat Latos was locked in and cruised through 8 innings, giving up two hits and no walks.
The pitching slugger also hit a pair of doubles. The first came when Jerry Hairston Jr. was able to advance to 2nd on a passed ball and Latos was allowed to hit away with the sacrifice bunt no longer necessary. Latos promptly slashed a ball over the head of the right fielder and into the seats for a ground rule double. His next double came from a hit to the gap in the 8th. I think that was the order of things, I may have that reversed though as the events of the game are mixed up in my brain.
Scott Hairston was no slouch either, hitting two home runs while being overshadowed by his pitcher.
My favorite part of the game? It was actually when Scott Hairston hit his cut off man and brother Jerry Hairston Jr. Jerry twirls around as David Eckstein throws himself to the ground to give Jerry a throwing lane. Presumably Jerry tries to hold his throw but ends up spiking the ball a few feet in front of him right into Eckstein's cute little tush. The ball was thrown so hard that it rolled to the third base line and the Astro runner advanced to third.
Embarrassed, Jerry repeatedly threw his glove into the air while Eckstein smiled coyly.
PADRES ARE BACK IN FIRST PLACE!
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Embarrassed, Jerry repeatedly through his glove into the air while Eckstein smiled coyly.
Really?
"I'm a Padre at heart. Always gonna root for the Padres. Twenty-five years [with this organization], how can't you? Next year I'm gonna be rooting like a son-of-a-gun for these guys and for Blackie ... I'm gonna be rooting for the next general manager here, rooting for the city, the fans, everybody. I think a lot of San Diego." -Kevin Towers
You know what's weird about that
I spelled it incorrectly. Then i caught myself and spelled it correctly, then I re-wrote the sentence and spelled it incorrectly again.
Dear jbox,
Maybe you’ve developed this weird subconscious need to have me correct you. If so… that’s weird.
Love, Jodes
"I'm a Padre at heart. Always gonna root for the Padres. Twenty-five years [with this organization], how can't you? Next year I'm gonna be rooting like a son-of-a-gun for these guys and for Blackie ... I'm gonna be rooting for the next general manager here, rooting for the city, the fans, everybody. I think a lot of San Diego." -Kevin Towers
by jodes0405 on May 7, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Am I the only one who laughed when they read that?
Bolts from the Blue // "He looks like a catfish" - Nick Hardwick on Brandon Siler
Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate
anybody here ever use Stubhub?
how are the Consumer reports?
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
Love Stubhub
It’s super easy and it offers the best seats at the best price. It is great for the regular season because the majority of the seats are from season ticket holders that pass on the savings to you. For example, you can get the field level seats and premium section at Petco for $40-50 bucks instead of the $60 bucks it costs you if you buy them from padres.com. Not to mention that the season ticket seats are also better than the seats you would get in the same section from padres.com.
They tack on another $10 or so to the other but that’s pretty standard these days. I’ve used it a bunch and think it’s great
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on May 7, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome:)
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
I've gotten
Field level seats that were normally $50 face for $15 each plus a $10 total fee.
by All Things SD on May 7, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Got field seats, section 107 (6 rows behind the Padres dugout)
$61 tickets each, I paid less than half that.
Used once for a Charger Game
Mixed feeling…
Great price, but…
I bought tix day of and when I went down to pick them up, they weren’t there. The Stubhub guy gave me “better” seats instead and said they’d waive my $10 Stubhub fee. Well, the seats where a bit worse, and I was still charged the fee.
The Chargers kicked ass that day, so I didn’t really care.
I just bought some sweet seats when the Padres come up to face the Giants this Tuesday!
Cannot WAIT to watch the series!!! I’m going to make it to at least two of the games;)
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
Nice, You live up in Frisco?
I’m thinking about making the trip for the series they have in August, I have a friend that lives up there. Definitely gotta make it if we’re still neck and neck in August. Regardless it would be fun.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on May 7, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup, been living up here for nearly three years now. Awesome city.
made it to a few games last year; not nearly as many as I should have. I dont know if you’ve been to AT&T before, but its a great Ballpark to catch a game at. There’s one thing that really baffles me about the design of the park, and its that HUGE glove out in Left-Center. Perhaps it’s the product of collateral damage during the HGH scandal — accidental injection?
definitely consider making the trip, just leave early enough to get past that LA traffic.
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
I love AT&T park!
I saw a game there a couple of years ago, and I’m not embarrassed to admit I went on the slide in the coke bottle. It’s a really great ballpark, definitely one of the best I’ve been too.
This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here.
Sounds good
Yea, AT&T Park looks very nice, I will probably make the trip. Unlucky for me, I live in LA, so I get to bypass the traffic haha. Hopefully we can put some distance between us this upcoming series.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on May 8, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Just got home but was listening to the game off and on on the radio
Sounds like Mat had a dominant start which is great to hear. I think he really does have the stuff to be our ace in a a few years (next year?). Now I’m not going to get too carried away because after all it was against the Astros but it was nice to see him do so well with no HRs (or runs for that matter) and so many Ks (9 right?). Hopefully he can keep the momentum going and the Padres can keep up the winning while the Giants hopefully keep losing. Only one week until I’m back home in SD at Petco, can’t wait.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
Just read through the game thread at the Astros blog
And they are so confused. They think Cesar Ramos is our second best reliever and Latos came over in the Peavy trade.
Someone with a membership should set them straight.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.
by Zach (maestro876) on May 7, 2010 9:56 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Also read this quote
“Yet, Bud Norris continues to mystify and frustrate us. He struck out seven in four innings, yet he walked three. He gave up two home runs and a double to David Eckstein. DAVID ECKSTEIN!”
They don’t think Eckstein can hit.
by All Things SD on May 7, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
He usually can’t.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.
by Zach (maestro876) on May 7, 2010 10:11 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
They don’t think Eckstein can hit.
So you’re saying they’re not always wrong then.
Bolts from the Blue // "He looks like a catfish" - Nick Hardwick on Brandon Siler
Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate
The difference between our organizations
Latos and Norris were both highly-regarded prospects who made their debuts last season.
Bud Norris was a highly-regarded prospect in their system.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
Why do you have to write such dirty headlines?
Thank you for waving at me.
by Winfield's Ghost on May 7, 2010 10:05 PM PDT reply actions
I didn’t notice it was dirty until just now.
Bolts from the Blue // "He looks like a catfish" - Nick Hardwick on Brandon Siler
Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate
Seven.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.
by Zach (maestro876) on May 7, 2010 10:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
This is a stat that you cannot overlook.
The Padres, if just their pitching staff, are the real deal! read’em and weep “experts”, LOL!!!
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
Leading the league.
"I'm a Padre at heart. Always gonna root for the Padres. Twenty-five years [with this organization], how can't you? Next year I'm gonna be rooting like a son-of-a-gun for these guys and for Blackie ... I'm gonna be rooting for the next general manager here, rooting for the city, the fans, everybody. I think a lot of San Diego." -Kevin Towers
Did I just get jodes'd?
MIND = BLOWN
"I'm a Padre at heart. Always gonna root for the Padres. Twenty-five years [with this organization], how can't you? Next year I'm gonna be rooting like a son-of-a-gun for these guys and for Blackie ... I'm gonna be rooting for the next general manager here, rooting for the city, the fans, everybody. I think a lot of San Diego." -Kevin Towers
Hells yeah Padres kicked ass!!!
And I missed the thread!!!!! NOOOOOOOOO!!!!
I just want to get paid to draw naked girls, is that so much to ask?
I missed yesterday's thread
and Ima gonna miss today’s thread.
Go Gnarland! Viva Los Padres!
"Savvy Chicks Dig the Bullpen"
Me too
On all counts.
"It's a long season and you gotta trust. I've tried 'em all, I really have, and the only church that truly feeds the soul, day in, day out, is the Church of Baseball." - Annie Savoy, Bull Durham
Me too
Maybe three quick swears will make me feel better: damn damn damn!
by 5fingerGreenehandpunch on May 8, 2010 9:10 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I for one...
would like to see him stay;)
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan
Little something I noticed...
Latos didn’t strike out a batter until the 4th inning. He ended up striking out 9. Those first 3 innings were probably important to him pitching so deep. Not because of pitch count but because he was actually pitching this time…not throwing. I didn’t see him throwing 95, 96, 97, instead he was throwing low 90’s and was very effective. I liked it.
7 shutouts and counting!
Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.
Back on the bandwagon?
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
it kind of reminds me of that movie "You've got mail"...I'm Tom Hanks he's Meg Ryan -- Padres prospect Matt Antonelli on sdsuaztec4
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on May 8, 2010 5:19 AM PDT reply actions
the real question is
Will CY bring his curse back with him to the club?
If I pick it, I flick it
by Duke Street Kings on May 8, 2010 6:25 AM PDT reply actions
Ground rules?
What are the “ground rules” in Houston which made Latos’ hit a “ground rule double”? If it just bounced over the fence, that’s in the book rules and is true for all ballparks … a common misspeak by most, but not all, announcers …
"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG
by TheGrandHatching on May 8, 2010 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions
anyone have ESPN insider?
Interesting article on Oswalt/Astros… and possible trade bait. Since we recently discussed some of this stuff, I was curious what Olney wrote.
I already asked that in my trade post
Nobody responded.
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
it kind of reminds me of that movie "You've got mail"...I'm Tom Hanks he's Meg Ryan -- Padres prospect Matt Antonelli on sdsuaztec4
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on May 8, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
He has been pitching well
I forsee another Gnarland against these horrible ’Stros.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Henry Blanco lifts Mets over Giants
Thank you Henry
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
Good ol' Hank White.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.
by Zach (maestro876) on May 8, 2010 2:50 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
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