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Paddack’s “Flu Game”
Chris Paddack was everything today. He was nasty, he was tough, he was consistent, and he was aggressive. In 7 innings pitched, he struck out 9 Seattle Mariners and threw just 83 pitches. Had the San Diego Padres wanted him to throw a complete game shutout, I believe he probably could’ve done it.
However, his health before the game probably led to Andy Green going to the bullpen in the 8th inning for a hold (Trey Wingenter, 6) and a save (Kirby Yates, 12!).
While the tweet has since been taken down, Chris Paddack’s brother tweeted early in this one:
Just a little nugget for today’s game...Chris is pitching with flu like symptoms and what was a 102 fever this morning. His words to me on playing through it, “MJ did it so I don’t have an excuse”. @Mudcat55 @DonOrsillo Just thought I would share that. #RELENTLESS
#FriarFaithful pic.twitter.com/dpXztPcFwF
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 24, 2019
Kinsler feels the pressure
With the San Diego Padres calling up Ty France ahead of today’s game, many took that to mean that Ian Kinsler would return to a backup position and the kid would get a chance at the starting 2B job when the team takes on the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
Well, here’s Ian Kinsler making the case that he’s not dead yet:
Kins with the early crush job #FriarFaithful pic.twitter.com/p3CEndNAgz
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 24, 2019
Kinsler has struggled at the plate this year, but his numbers are better at home than on the road and they’re even better during day games.