Padres win one, need four more

by Dex on Sep 29, 2010 11:28 PM PDT

One at a time, boys. One at a time.

Have I told you that Will Venable is my favorite? Probably only since Spring Training.

When I heard he'd be in the lineup tonight, I was a little worried that he would be playing hurt because he wouldn't want to let his team down, a la Jake Peavy playing blind that one time or playing with a broken rib that other time.

We don't need that kind of manliness.

Instead, that worry was thrown out the muthaf_ckin' window with some amazing defense by my boy. Throw up some defensive highlights. Be a force on offense. All in a day's work.

All that he has to do to finish out my admiration of him is to hit for the cycle in one of these last four games. He will do it. He's just that way.

Oh and the Padres won the game.

Final - 9.29.2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Chicago Cubs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
San Diego Padres	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	X	3	6	0
WP: Chris Young (2 - 0) SV: Heath Bell (45) LP: Randy Wells (8 - 14)

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Will Venable is MVP

Molly
Venable’s
Prodigy

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

by sdchicken on Sep 29, 2010 11:32 PM PDT reply actions

Progeny?

by Rich Garcia's defective eyes on Sep 30, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions

Both

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

by sdchicken on Sep 30, 2010 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions

I like

How the arrow is pointing to Venable’s ass.

"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos

by Jordan_Ming on Sep 29, 2010 11:53 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

nice call!

good job for them doing a throwback to the little things

by Ilikecheeserolls on Sep 30, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions

It's almost like it's saying: "Pucker up, Chris Young, and plant one here. This kid saved your ass."

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

by sdchicken on Sep 30, 2010 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions

I think the surprise Chicken appearance helped, too

Like when he threw the whammy on Wells, and Ludwick roped a double. :-)

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

by sdchicken on Sep 30, 2010 12:24 AM PDT reply actions

OH MAN

The chicken was there?!?

by scout1222 on Sep 30, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions

Yes and it really seemed to get the crowed into it.

Seen the Chicken twice this season and both times there was a great energy in the stands.

This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman

by Padres_Hobo on Sep 30, 2010 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions

I<3 the Chicken

Best. Mascot. Ever.

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

by sdchicken on Sep 30, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Really.

I wouldn’t have figured you as a fan.

by scout1222 on Sep 30, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm having trouble ordering tickets

using the GASLAMP code to tomorrow’s game. Any ideas?

Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.

by Mad_Villain on Sep 30, 2010 12:45 AM PDT reply actions

worked for me

but i know there’s other codes you can try…

by TJB on Sep 30, 2010 2:22 AM PDT up reply actions

Worked for me too but that was last week.

Tip for next season: when in doubt just start throwing codes at that thing. Over the course of the season my friends and I have benefitted from codes for Walmart, Coke, Miller, Bud, Spawar, Qcomm, Teacher, Transit, Sbux, SDcounty etc. At one point this season I had guessed about 20 working codes. Gaslamp has definitely been the best deal.

by SeeAnFrockOh on Sep 30, 2010 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions

I think you have to start at padres.com/promo and work your way from there, rather than putting it in after picking tickets.

Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.

by John Gennaro on Sep 30, 2010 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions

this

by Dex on Sep 30, 2010 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions

OMG.

I LOVE THE CHICKEN.

I need new pants.

by jodes0405 on Sep 30, 2010 1:47 AM PDT reply actions

I bet you love the chicken

"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 30, 2010 2:30 AM PDT up reply actions

I love choking it.

Or paying a migrant worker to do it for me.

by Drama on Sep 30, 2010 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions

Welcome back Chris Young! He's been a blessing. Latos is gassed!

If I pick it, I flick it

by Duke Street Kings on Sep 30, 2010 4:47 AM PDT reply actions

DEAR DIAMONDBACKS

I have NEVER asked you for anything…. EVER.

But, I am asking you for something today. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE beat the Giants. Just do it one more time.

Thank You,
Sincerely,
-Zen Blade, Padres fan.
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DEAR PHILLIES,

I know, that you are wondering who the heck I am, but I have a simple request. Since you are the most god-like team in baseball, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE beat the @# out of the Braves. Hardcore. Just do it. Sweep them.

Sincerely,
Zen Blade, Padres Fan (the Padres are a baseball team from the west coast)
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Dear Padres,

It has been a long season. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE WIN. WIN EVERY GAME LEFT. Use some sort of time machine and win eight games, but more importantly, win today. Beat the Cubs. PLEASE.

Sincerely,
Zen Blade,
One of your fans (no, I have not been to Petco this year, but I did see you in Atlanta, where I live)

by Zen Blade on Sep 30, 2010 5:01 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Never?

You didn’t ask the Diamondbacks to win the last two days? Slacker.

by Darklighter on Sep 30, 2010 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions

Obviously we have to win then it would be a blessing if the Dback could win one.

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

by mrbarneydangles on Sep 30, 2010 7:17 AM PDT reply actions

I would feel a lot better

if the Padres and D’bags could collaborate on cutting the deficit to 1 game today.

by SeeAnFrockOh on Sep 30, 2010 7:47 AM PDT reply actions

3 out of 4 still gets us a 163rd game

but i want sweepy cakes.

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

www.throughbucknerslegs.com

by justdave on Sep 30, 2010 7:51 AM PDT reply actions

If we are still 2 games back going into this weekend

it’s a sweep or nothing.

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 30, 2010 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions

i was never very good at math

you are correct sir

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

www.throughbucknerslegs.com

by justdave on Sep 30, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Great game!

Loved the chicken, and a great atmosphere in the stands. People really seemed into, chanting Beat the Cubs. 29K for a Wednesday night game is not bad.

Will post a short write up on the season ticket holder event before the game.

This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman

by Padres_Hobo on Sep 30, 2010 8:59 AM PDT reply actions

Excuse the language

but holy shit that was a great catch. I was there last night and didn’t think Venable was going to get there. Best catch since Finley stole a homer at the Q 12 years ago.

"A man has got to have a code." -Bunk, Season 1; Omar, Season 4.

by L Magico on Sep 30, 2010 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs