Woo Hoo!!!

My Padres erupted for 12 unanswered runs after falling behind the Rockies 8-3 and ended their 8 game losing streak with the 15-8 win.

Edgar Gonzalez and Brian Giles both had 4 hits to lead the way.  E-Gon smacked 2 HR's among his 4 hits.  Edgar's batting average is now up to .325 as he is making most of his long overdue chance in the majors.  Kevin Kouzmanoff and Jody Gerut also homered for the Slugging Friars.

Greg Maddux got roughed up for 8 runs in 4.2 IP, but the bullpen was spectacular in shuting down Colorado the rest of the way and giving the offense a chance.

The most exciting part of the game for me was the comments of Adrian Gonzalez following the game saying that he and Giles had discussed the possibility of turning the season around in these 12 games left before the All-Star Break.  They concluded that if they could go 8-4 in these 12 games they could be within 6 games of Arizona and still be within striking distance. 

I'm glad they see it the same way I do.

Go Padres!!!

Yesterday's Results:

Padres 15, Rockies 8

D-backs 6, Brewers 3

Astros 4, Dodgers 1

Cubs 9, Giants 2

Standings:

D-backs         42-41        ------

Dodgers         38-44         3.5

Giants            36-47          6

Padres          33-51         9.5

Rockies          32-51         10

Today:  @ Rockies  6:05 PDT            Banks (2-2) @ Cook (10-5)