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Ludwick's three run bomb gives Padres much needed win

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It felt like the whole season was riding on that game.  When the Padres took the 4-2 lead and then gave it right back, I was furious, convinced the Padres would never win again.  It's felt like the Padres have had to work so much harder for every win recently.  During the good times we could breeze through a few games here and there.  In the bad times it has been a struggle like we've covered in chains and trudging through the muck.

Ryan Ludwick's three run home run lifted the Padres over the Cardinals and lifted my spirits.  Instantly all of the stress and anxiety floated away like one of those Red Bull commercials.  The Padres needed that win.  I needed that win.  We needed that win.

It feels good to be able to take a deep breath, if only for a moment and know that the Padres did their job today and that no one can pass us in the standings.  With a little luck we can be in sole possession of first place by the end of the night.

Go Padres!


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San Diego Padres 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 4 8
St. Louis Cardinals 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0  0 4

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Lincecum up to his old tricks

But the Brewers refuse to capitalize

Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...

by sdchicken on Sep 18, 2010 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

rec'd

"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor

by Ketchup on Sep 18, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good to see young back

There were actually a lot of positives from todays game. Hope this means ludwick is ready to hit.

by SD Jake on Sep 18, 2010 6:24 PM PDT via mobile reply actions   1 recs

That fat f*ck Fielder ripped a double into the gap but MISSED first base and had to go back.

Nice single. Unreal. I bet if there had been a f*cking pizza on first no damn way he misses it.

by Drama on Sep 18, 2010 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

He's a vegetarian now

Soy tofu wraps, but a whole pallet of them.

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Sep 18, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is how I feel

after the Padres win

"I'll tell you about it because I am here and you are distant."

by The Kipper on Sep 18, 2010 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Padres

This afternoon’s game does little chances of the padres going to the playoffs. As much as the padres & the fans want to admit it bacause everyone wants to hold on to a miracle to takes place. Bud Black may say he is not playing scoreboard watching, but Mark Grant & Mark Neely keep constantly flashing scoreboard updates of the Colorado & Giants games.

by Marcos Garcia on Sep 18, 2010 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

No.

Just… no.

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Sep 18, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

winning a game = helps chances

Giants losing helps too. Right?

Am i missing something here?

by SD Jake on Sep 18, 2010 8:48 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

no mames, guey

"I'll tell you about it because I am here and you are distant."

by The Kipper on Sep 19, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yep

At least for now. Our starting pitching of late has been scary and it seems like CY was pretty solid apart from the wild pitch.

When does Luebke get his next start?

queen of the rec fairies (http://spunc.com.au/members/hunter/product/9780980517965/)

by Aussie fan on Sep 18, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Giants down in the bottom of the 9th

Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts

by mrbarneydangles on Sep 18, 2010 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

FIRST PLACE IS OURS ONCE AGAIN!!!

SAN FRANCISCO PENISES STAY FLACCID AGAINST BREW-BALLS!

Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...

by sdchicken on Sep 18, 2010 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

The past few games

I haven’t watched, we’ve won. The ones I have, we lost.
Looks like I’m not watching a few more games for a while (hopefully).

by Rally Cap on Sep 18, 2010 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Welcome Back My/Our First Place Padres!!!

Giants Lose! Giants!

Welcome Back My/Our First Place Padres!!!

by csfoster on Sep 18, 2010 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Why aren't there more posts here???

WE’RE BACK IN FIRST PLACE!!! XD

Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...

by sdchicken on Sep 18, 2010 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Like, totally better!

Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...

by sdchicken on Sep 18, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is acceptable

That there wasn’t a flood of posts from the NL Penis Watch thread after the Vagiant loss befuddled me to no end

Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...

by sdchicken on Sep 18, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thank ya, matey, argh

You must hold down the ship tomorrow as this wench
be swilling grog at the Q. Ahoy.

"Savvy Chicks Dig the Bullpen"

by eastbaysd on Sep 19, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

Hell of a game today

I’m sensing a big morale boast growing. Let’s just play some fundamental Padres baseball and go get ’em tomorrow.

by recorddigger on Sep 18, 2010 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Avast, me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly?

Arrr…cause the Padres are in first place and I’m sloshed on grog

and tomorrow is TLAP Day

"I post like canned meat."

by Hormel on Sep 18, 2010 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

just stopping in to say I love you all

at least for today, while goodwill reigns supreme

by abara on Sep 18, 2010 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Get back, get back, get back to where you once belonged....

Gaslamp Ball Game OT: "Makes you happy in the pants"

"Even Jedis don't stand a chance against our bullpen."

by tonoxtono on Sep 18, 2010 10:05 PM PDT reply actions  

This is cute

I love how everyone is getting all excited again because Ludwick hit a fly ball a little further than normal.

But come one. I already told you.

This season is over.

"Way to be all matchy, f________." - TTG's Awesome Friend

by Winfield's Ghost on Sep 18, 2010 10:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Come one, come all!

My name is Guybrush Threepwood, and I'm a mighty pirate.
"How appropriate! You fight like a cow!"
Faceless slider-tossing goofs FTW.

by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 18, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

COAT

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by sdchicken on Sep 18, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Christine, our asses tingle?

"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor

by Ketchup on Sep 18, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

...close enough

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by sdchicken on Sep 18, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just got home and saw the good news.

All we have to do is keep it close like this and then go all Chris Gwynn c. ’96 on them in the final series.

by SeeAnFrockOh on Sep 19, 2010 12:12 AM PDT reply actions  

SUCK IT SF!!!

"I don't think about the things I say. You guys are the ones who think about it."

by surferfromSD619 on Sep 19, 2010 12:25 AM PDT reply actions   1 recs

A Very Good Day!

Thank you Ryan! I guess we can stop screaming at the TV. Side note – hearing my daughter laugh every time “Pujols” is announced = priceless…

"I find your lack of faith...disturbing" - Darth Vader

by TheDeepFriar on Sep 19, 2010 1:01 AM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Going to the Chargers game

So I’ll miss Padres but I’m feeling good about a split today. If only the damn Rockies could lose. And when to the Bravos play the Phills? We need them to start losing for some insurance.

Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts

by mrbarneydangles on Sep 19, 2010 7:57 AM PDT reply actions  

Linwup time, now with MOAR SNEAKY PIG!

Venable 8, Eckstein 4, Tejada 6, Gonzalez 3, Ludwick 9, Headley 5, Torrealba 2, Cunningham 7, Garland 1

by Darklighter on Sep 19, 2010 9:52 AM PDT reply actions  

Colorado has won 13 of their last 15

their only two losses coming from the Padres. WG, I hope Tulowitzki runs out of gas soon.

"I'll tell you about it because I am here and you are distant."

by The Kipper on Sep 19, 2010 10:23 AM PDT reply actions  

No Molina today

Hooray!

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by sdchicken on Sep 19, 2010 11:01 AM PDT reply actions  

Where's the game thread?

Don’t make me watch this game alone!

by Darklighter on Sep 19, 2010 11:10 AM PDT reply actions  

I know! I need the OT!

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by sdchicken on Sep 19, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

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