Padres Report - September 5th

Padres’ Minor League Report – September 5, 2006

While this is the September 5th Padres Report, most of you won’t read it until September 6th. With that in mind:

Happy Birthday to Austin!
Happy Birthday to Austin!
Happy Birthday dear Austin…
Happy Birthday to Austin!

My eldest son, Austin, turns 5 on the 6th. I love you Austin!

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Big win for the Padres! Last night I pointed out that prior to this series, when the Padres had won the opening game of a series, they also won the series (4-for-4). Last night they won the opening game a 5th time and tonight they clinched the series-win (make it 5-for-5).

Two nights ago I said, “Time to treat [the Rockies] rudely.” – If you look at the best sports figures in their respective sports, you’ll notice that each of them obviously has or had talent, but they also possessed a killer instinct. When the other team was down, they put their proverbial foot on the opposing team’s throat. – Other than when the Padres have played the Dodgers, I’ve yet to see that killer instinct here in San Diego. Here’s a chance to display it. Let’s keep up the rude treatment of the Rockies and get the sweep.

On Tuesday’s Channel 4 telecast, Matt Vasgersian and Tony Gwynn talked about how the NL Central helped us Tuesday night when the Brewers shut out the Dodgers and the Reds shut out the Giants. Maybe just as importantly (but unmentioned on Tuesday’s telecast) our division-mates, the Diamondbacks, shut out the Marlins. The Padres now trail the Dodgers by only one game in the NL West and have a 2-game advantage over the Phillies in the NL Wild Card race.

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Last night, coincidentally, I wrote, “With George Kottaras a member of the Red Sox organization (at least unofficially)…” while talking about Nick Hundley. Now, it’s official.

Hitters:

…nothing worth mentioning…

Pitchers:

SS – Aaron Breit --- 4.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO, 0 HR
SS – Pablo Menchaca --- 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO, 0 HR

Commentary:

Aaron Breit only had a so-so night (at best), but keep in mind, all the other Padres minor league either were finished for the season or had a night off before the playoffs start. Breit still finished with 3.08 ERA in 64.1 IP with 60 hits allowed a 67 SO with only 22 BB. And, he only allowed 2 HR in his debut to professional baseball.

The Eugene Emeralds conclude their season tomorrow.