Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an afternoon at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (23-35) scored fewer runs than the Colorado Rockies (36-23) yesterday afternoon at Petco Park, 3-1.

Jarred Cosart (0-2, 4.88) pitched four innings, giving up three runs on six hits and three walks with five strikeouts. Trevor Story hit a two-RBI single and Tony Wolters hit a run-scoring single in the fourth inning.

Jeff Hoffman (3-0, 2.61) gave up just one run on three hits and no walks while striking out nine in seven innings. Hunter Renfroe led off the fifth inning with a solo home run off the top level facade of the Western Metal Building.

The Padres have the day off today and travel to Phoenix for three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks (34-25) at Chase Field starting tomorrow at 6:40pm PDT. Dinelson Lamet (2-0, 2.70) gets the start on Tuesday against Robbie Ray (5-3, 3.00).

Recaps

Renfroe goes deep, but Cosart fizzles in fourth – AJ Cassavell and Thomas Harding (MLB.com)

Cosart falters as Padres drop series rubber match against Rockies – Dennis Lin (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Hoffman sharp over 7 innings as Rockies beat Padres 3-1 – Jay Paris (The Associated Press)

Jeff Hoffman pitches for permanence in Rockies’ rotation in dominating win at San Diego – Nick Groke (The Denver Post)

MLB Box Score

Photos

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jarred Cosart cannot reach a single by Colorado Rockies’ Nolan Arenado during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 4, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Diego Padres second baseman Yangervis Solarte falls into the seats chasing a foul ball hit by the Colorado Rockies’ Jeff Hoffman during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 4, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Colorado Rockies’ DJ LeMahieu, right, slides in late to home and is tagged out by San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 4, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Tweets

Probably time to start sneaking in a few more starts at SS for Córdoba.

— Oscar (@haha1721) June 4, 2017

I don't know how Córdoba is staying in this game. I really don't.

— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) June 4, 2017

hey Aybar when a dude whacks his head don't try to make him stand up #Padres

— Greg Weeks (@GregWeeksCLT) June 4, 2017

trainers were actually just checking on the wall, not Córdoba.

— ryan (@ryanmtweets) June 4, 2017

I'm at the point where I would be offended if Schimpf hit a ground ball single. #Padres

— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) June 4, 2017

For someone as free-swinging as Renfroe he sure does take a lot of called strikes down the middle.

— Oscar (@haha1721) June 4, 2017

Assback. as in "get your assback on the bench"

— mensrea (@CalvesForDays) June 4, 2017

Love me some military propaganda mid baseball game.

— Oscar (@haha1721) June 4, 2017

cosart's bed = shat

— mensrea (@CalvesForDays) June 4, 2017

Cosart doesn't have any overpowering stuff. #analysis

— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) June 4, 2017

WOE UNTO THEE WHO DWELL IN THE MOUNTAINS, THOU SHALT NOT BE SAFE FROM THE THUNDER OF THE MIGHTY HUNTER RENFROE!

— Ryan Phillips (@RumorsandRants) June 4, 2017

At some point HUNTER RENFROE DESTROYER OF WORLDS is going to hit the Western Metal building so hard the thing is gonna fall down.

— Ryan Phillips (@RumorsandRants) June 4, 2017

Yeah, that hit the bat and everyone knows it.

— Kevin Thompson (@ParkAtThePark) June 4, 2017

i guess we boo gerardo parra for being a liar now

— ryan (@ryanmtweets) June 4, 2017

They don't like Gerardo Parra here at Petco Park.

— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) June 4, 2017

I will never figure out what angers fans. Parra got HBP, replay confirmed but somehow fans thought otherwise & booing now like he J. Weaver.

— Jay Posner (@sdutPosner) June 4, 2017

Videos

Cosart nabs LeMahieu at the plate

Stammen escapes bases-loaded jam in 5th

Renfroe unleashes a solo home run in the 5th

The Dark Web

Cozart doesn't give fuck, he has money on the Rockies

— clipset1987 (@Rkumar87Rajiv) June 4, 2017

Hey guys just give up, don't even try to come back and win

— clipset1987 (@Rkumar87Rajiv) June 4, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 58 (COL vs SD).

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an afternoon at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (23-38) scored fewer runs than the Arizona Diamondbacks (37-25) yesterday at Chase Field, 15-3, getting swept by the Diamondbacks in their three game series.

Clayton Richard (4-7, 4.54) gave up four runs on six hits and a walk with five strikeouts in five innings. The Padres bullpen was the real loser, as Kevin Quackenbush, Kirby Yates, and Brandon Maurer combined to give up eleven runs in two innings (Maurer didn’t record an out). Read the box score below to get the details because I just don’t have the strength. Erick Aybar ended up pitching (again) and got three outs in the eighth inning.

Patrick Corbin (5-6, 5.38) pitched five and two-thirds innings, surrendering three runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out eight. In the first inning, Austin Hedges‘ bases loaded single scored Yangervis Solarte and Wil Myers. Hunter Renfroe hit an RBI double in the third, driving in Myers.

The Padres come back to Petco Park for three interleague games against the Kansas City Royals (26-32) starting tonight at 7:10pm PDT. Jhoulys Chacin (4-5, 5.65) gets the start tonight versus Eric Skoglund (1-1, 4.32).

Recaps

Padres can’t contain D-backs in series finale – Steve Gilbert and AJ Cassavell (MLB.com)

Padres swept by D’backs, back to normal – Kevin Acee (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Iannetta’s 7 RBIs leads D-Backs over Padres 15-3 for sweep – Jose M. Romero (The Associated Press)

MLB Box Score

Photos

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Clayton Richard (3) looks to the outfield after Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chris Iannetta hit a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks’ David Peralta follows through on a two-run base hit against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

San Diego Padres shortstop Erick Aybar looks to home plate during his relief pitching appearance during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won 15-3. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Videos

Hedges singles to plate a pair

Renfroe doubles to score Myers

The Dark Web

Every fucking run with 2 outs, what an embarrasing set of pitchers

— M Baum (@MDBaum44) June 8, 2017

Field a major league team.

— Ron Cicalese (@roncicalese) June 8, 2017

This level of playing is not sustainable for your fans. It is garbage, embarrassing, and cringe worthy. Day in, and day out.

— Gabe Garcia (@nospokenwords) June 8, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 61 (SD at AZ).

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an evening at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (24-38) scored more runs than the Kansas City Royals (26-34), 6-3, at Petco Park last night in the first of three games.

Jhoulys Chacin (5-5, 5.35) gave up two runs on three hits and two walks in seven innings while striking out six. Salvador Perez hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning. In the ninth inning, Mike Moustakas‘ sacrifice fly scored Lorenzo Cain.

Eric Skoglund (1-1, 5.59) lasted just one and a third innings, giving up two runs on seven hits and two walks with one strikeout. In the first inning, Wil Myers scored on Austin Hedges‘ RBI single. Chacin hit a double in the second inning, driving in Erick Aybar. Matt Szczur hit a pinch-hit solo home run in the seventh inning. In the eighth inning, a double by Franchy Cordero drove in Aybar and Szczur, and Yangervis Solarte popup was misplayed for a single, scoring Cordero.

This afternoon, Miguel Diaz (1-1, 7.50) gets his first Major League start against former Padre Ian Kennedy (0-6, 5.33). The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1 starting at 1:10pm PDT.

Recaps

Pair of pinch-hit blows lift Padres over Royals – AJ Cassavell and Jay Paris (MLB.com)

Padres surge past Royals, end five-game losing streak – Dennis Lin (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Szczur’s pinch homer helps Padres to 6-3 win over Royals – Bernie Wilson (The Associated Press)

Royals open road trip with 6-3 loss to the Padres – Rustin Dodd (The Kansas City Star)

MLB Box Score

Photos

Kansas City Royals’ Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with teammate Eric Hosmer, left, after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Friday, June 9, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Diego Padres’ Matt Szczur, right, is greeted by Yangervis Solarte after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of the team’s baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, June 9, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Videos

Hedges singles on a grounder to score Myers

Chacin plates Aybar on a double to right

Perez throws out Chacin after wild pitch

Szczur slugs a pinch-hit go-ahead solo homer

Cordero plates two with a double to center

Solarte singles on a pop up to score Cordero

The Dark Web

Why can't Hedges get some brown gear?

— William Lybarger (@LybargerBrewery) June 10, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 62 (KC vs SD).

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an evening at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (25-40) scored more runs than the Cincinnati Reds (29-34) last night, 9-3, in the first of three games at Petco Park.

Luis Perdomo (1-3, 5.16) finally recorded his first win of 2017, giving up three runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts in six and two-thirds innings. Scott Schebler hit an two-run single in the first inning. Scooter Gennett‘s RBI single in the seventh inning drove in Schebler for the Reds’ third and final run.

Bronson Arroyo (3-5, 7.01) pitched four and two-thirds innings, surrendering nine runs on thirteen hits and no walks while striking out two. Yangervis Solarte drove in Jose Pirela with a single in the first inning. In the second inning, the Padres beat up on Arroyo with Austin Hedges‘ two-run double, an RBI single by Pirela, a two-run home run by Franchy Cordero (his first in the Major Leagues), and a Solarte home run. Wil Myers hit an RBI single in the fourth inning. In the fifth inning, Hedges singled but was thrown out trying to take second and Cory Spangenberg scored in the process.

Tonight, Clayton Richard (4-7, 4.54) takes the mound against Scott Feldman (5-4, 4.09) with first pitch set for 7:10pm PDT.

Recaps

Padres cruise past Reds after huge 2nd inning – Jay Paris and Nathan Ruiz (MLB.com)

Franchy Cordero belts first career homer in Padres win – Jeff Sanders (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Cordero’s home run, Padres’ hit barrage overwhelm Reds – (The Associated Press)

MLB Box Score

Photos

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Luis Perdomo throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in San Diego, Monday, June 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

San Diego Padres’ Franchy Cordero, right, hits a two-run home run with Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart watching during the second inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Monday, June 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Bronson Arroyo. left, looks away as San Diego Padres’ Yangervis Solarte rounds third after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Monday, June 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Tweets

Tank on the move. #Padres

— Sean D. (@WonkoSD) June 13, 2017

Update: Padres pitchers are still awful in the 1st inning

— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) June 13, 2017

Tonight's first inning marked 6th time in last 6 games that #Padres have given up multiple runs in an inning after retiring first 2 hitters.

— Bill Center (@PadresCentral) June 13, 2017

Wow. This is some tee-ball shit from the Reds.

— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) June 13, 2017

#CycleWatch for Franchy.#legend#padres

— Bernie Wilson (@berniewilson) June 13, 2017

#swootblan

— Travis Peterson (@PunkRockPaint) June 13, 2017

Does Perdomo lead the @Padres in triples*

*due to help from misplayed balls

— Nate (@taterz1021) June 13, 2017

Almost thought Preller was going to leave the booth w/out @Mudcat55 commenting on his tie. Thanks for not letting us down Mud!

— Padres Prospectus (@PadsProspectus) June 13, 2017

Videos

Solarte bounces an RBI single to left-center

Hedges rips a two-run double to left

Cordero drills his first career home run

Solarte belts a solo homer to center field

Pirela lines an RBI single to right

Hedges reaches on fortuitous single

Hedges plates a run with a single to left

Myers plates a run with a base hit

Spangenberg makes a fantastic diving stop

Cordero charges in to make a sliding grab

The Dark Web – MLB Draft 1st Day Edition

Shameful. Going for a highschool player with better talent around. Again going cheap not wanting to spend the money on draft picks.

— Cameron Angelo McMah (@cameronmcmahill) June 12, 2017

* office and organization. All high school picks. Down right shameful when there was better talent avaible

— Cameron Angelo McMah (@cameronmcmahill) June 13, 2017

Another pathetic and cheap pick. Jesus Christ it's like they wanna suck for yrs to come. SPEND the money on the college players and better

— Cameron Angelo McMah (@cameronmcmahill) June 13, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 65 (CIN vs SD).

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an evening at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (26-40) scored more runs than the Cincinnati Reds (29-35), 6-2, last night at Petco Park.

Clayton Richard (5-7, 4.30) nearly pitched his second complete game of 2017, going eight and two-thirds innings and allowing two runs on eight hits and two walks with six strikeouts. Tucker Barnhart‘s double scored Eugenio Suarez and Scott Schebler in the ninth inning. Phil Maton faced one batter in relief and gave up a hit. Brandon Maurer recorded his eleventh save by retiring Scooter Gennett on a groundout.

Scott Feldman (5-5, 4.29) gave up four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out six in five innings. In the first inning, Wil Myers singled to drive in Jose Pirela and Franchy Cordero scored on Yangervis Solarte‘s single. Cordero hit two solo home runs, in the third innings and in the seventh inning. Cory Spangenberg‘s RBI single in the fifth inning drove in Solarte. Pirela singled in the eighth inning to score Austin Hedges.

Jhoulys Chacin (5-5, 5.35) gets the start in this afternoon’s series finale against Amir Garrett (3-5, 7.40) starting at 12:40pm PDT.

Recaps

Cordero homers twice to lift Padres over Reds – Jay Paris and Nathan Ruiz (MLB.com)

Now, Franchy Cordero making it look easy in Padres’ win – Jeff Sanders (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Richard, Cordero lead Padres past slumping Reds 6-2 – (The Associated Press)

MLB Box Score

Photos

San Diego Padres’ Franchy Cordero, right, gets congratulations from Wil Myers after a solo home run as Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco, center, waits during the third inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

San Diego Padres’ Yangervis Solarte, left, beats the throw to Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco to score on a single to center field by Cory Spangenberg during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

APTOPIX San Diego Padres’ Yangervis Solarte, left, slides by the tag attempt by Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco to score on a single to center field by Cory Spangenberg during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

San Diego Padres’ Franchy Cordero, center, gets congratulations from Wil Myers for hitting solo home run, his second of the game, as Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco waits at right during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

San Diego Padres third baseman Cory Spangenberg throws out Cincinnati Reds’ Adam Duvall at first during the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

 Videos

Myers drives in Pirela to give Padres lead

Solarte drives in Cordero with a single

Cordero smacks a solo homer to left-center

Spangenberg scores Solarte on a single

Cordero belts his second homer of the night

Spangenberg makes nice play to end the inning

Pirela drives in Hedges to extend the lead

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 66 (CIN vs SD).

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an evening at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (27-41) scored fewer runs than the Milwaukee Brewers (37-32), 6-5 in ten innings, last night in the first of three games at Miller Park.

Junior Guerra (1-1, 2.84) gave up four runs on two hits and four walks with three strikeouts in six innings. In the first inning, Wil Myers hit three-run home run and Hunter Renfroe hit a solo home run. Yangervis Solarte hit a solo home run in the eighth inning.

Miguel Diaz (1-1, 7.36) pitched three and a third innings, allowing four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five. Travis Shaw hit a solo home run in the second inning. Keon Broxton hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning. Manny Pina tied up the ballgame with a solo home run in the eighth inning. And Eric Thames‘ walk-off solo home run ended the game in the tenth inning.

This afternoon Dinelson Lamet (2-2, 8.50) gets the start against Chase Anderson (5-2, 2.83) starting at 1:10pm PDT.

Recaps

Padres hit 3 homers but drop opener to Crew – Adam McCalvy and Carson Mason (MLB.com)

Padres fall to Brewers on 10th-inning walk-off home run – Dennis Lin (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Thames hits walk-off home run, Brewers beat Padres 6-5 – Joe Totoraitis (The Associated Press)

Eric Thames provides dramatic victory with HR in 10th – Tom Haudricourt (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

MLB Box Score

Photos

Milwaukee Brewers’ Lewis Brinson, right, is tagged out at a home by San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges, left, during the fourth inning of an baseball game Friday, June 16, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)

San Diego Padres’ Yangervis Solarte hits a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 16, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)

Milwaukee Brewers’ Eric Thames, right, watches his walk-off home run against the San Diego Padres during the 10th inning of a baseball game Friday, June 16, 2017, in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 6-5. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)

Milwaukee Brewers’ Eric Thames celebrates his game-winning home run against the San Diego Padres during the 10th inning of a baseball game Friday, June 16, 2017, in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 6-5. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)

 Videos

Myers crushes three-run homer to open scoring

Renfroe smacks a solo jack into left field

Solarte rips a go-ahead solo homer to right

The Dark Web

You can take that star away just based on that throw.

— Daniel Penny (@HonestAbe92071) June 17, 2017

Make whover blew it walk bak to the Hotel,..

— Boltville1 (@jmoney61904) June 17, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 68 (SD at MIL).

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an evening at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (28-43) scored fewer runs than the Chicago Cubs (35-34) last night, 3-2, in the first of three games at Wrigley Field.

Clayton Richard (5-7, 4.20) allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three in six and a third innings. Albert Almora scored on an Anthony Rizzo sacrifice fly in the third inning. In the seventh inning, Willson Contreras led off the inning with a home run and Almora doubled to drive in Javier Baez, who scored on a Jose Pirela fielding error.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, Kris Bryant flied out to Matt Szczur, who then threw out Rizzo as he tried to score. In the process, Rizzo did not slide, instead choosing to lead with his knees and ran into Austin Hedges, who held on to the ball.

Jon Lester (4-4, 3.83) gave up two runs on five hits and a walk with seven strikeouts in six innings. Pirela led off the game with a home run. And Yangervis Solarte hit a solo home run in the third inning.

Tonight, Jhoulys Chacin (6-5, 5.10) starts against Mike Montgomery (0-3, 2.56) in the series’ second game, with first pitch scheduled for 5:05pm PDT.

Recaps

Padres can’t turn 2 jacks into winning hand – Carrie Muskat and AJ Cassavell (MLB.com)

Padres’ Andy Green calls out Anthony Rizzo after home-plate collision with Austin Hedges – Dennis Lin (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Contreras hits HR, Baez scores on error, Cubs beat Padres – John Jackson (The Associated Press)

Monday’s recap: Cubs 3, Padres 2 – Mark Gonzales (Chicago Tribune)

MLB Box Score

Photos

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges tags out Chicago Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo during a collision at home on a throw from Matt Szczur during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, June 19, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges stays on the ground after tagging out Chicago Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo during a collision at home during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, June 19, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

San Diego Padres Clayton Richard heads to the dugout after being pulled by manager Andy Green during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Monday, June 19, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Tweets

That is the SIXTH leadoff HR for the Padres this year.

— jesse agler (@jesseagler) June 20, 2017

Hey Rizzo, you look well.

— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) June 20, 2017

Rizzo bunts out of the shift! Hahaha

— Krissy ✌ (@KrissySD) June 20, 2017

Good lord Solarte, that ball was destroyed.

— Padres Prospectus (@PadsProspectus) June 20, 2017

love the #Cubs defense

— Greg Weeks (@GregWeeksCLT) June 20, 2017

I've made similar throws.

— Gaslamp Ball (@gaslampball) June 20, 2017

Jon Lester should definitely be grumbling about guys making inaccurate throws to first base. #Padres #Cubs

— A Blog of Their Own (@BlogOfTheirOwn) June 20, 2017

love the #Cubs defense part deux

— Greg Weeks (@GregWeeksCLT) June 20, 2017

Tonight, Solarte has hit his first HR as a right-handed hitter this year AND his first double batting right-handed. #Padres

— jesse agler (@jesseagler) June 20, 2017

Ted Leitner saying Clayton Richard one of best #Padres ever. In "battling" at least.

— Greg Weeks (@GregWeeksCLT) June 20, 2017

Guess what? A Clayton Richard ground-ball double play. As you were…

— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) June 20, 2017

Rizzo triple featuring 2016 tarp-hop move at the end. #CubsTalk #TarpHop

— Leila Rahimi (@leilarahimi) June 20, 2017

Seemed a bit excessive from Rizzo.

— Darren Smith (@DSmithShow) June 20, 2017

That was some old school bush league shit.

— Witch Hunter (@VocalMinorityNV) June 20, 2017

Wasn't a big fan of the Posey Rule, but if you have it, I don't see how what Rizzo did to Hedges, intentionally or not, is ok.

— Padres Prospectus (@PadsProspectus) June 20, 2017

Earlier I was thinking that I just can’t bring myself to dislike Rizzo. And then he ran over Hedges. So there goes that.

— Dani Williams (@DaniKDub) June 20, 2017

Watching from across the room with no sound but wasn't that a cheap shot by Rizzo? Went for Hedges instead of the plate.

— Jay Posner (@sdutPosner) June 20, 2017

It'd be pretty cool if the Padres acted professionally during the game and expressed displeasure after the game to the media, like adults.

— Witch Hunter (@VocalMinorityNV) June 20, 2017

Weak, bush league move by Rizzo. Probably had a better shot at being safe if he slid as well.

— Geoffrey Hancock (@LeftCoastBias) June 20, 2017

Yeah, that doesn’t look good. pic.twitter.com/Kcv99fEfFB

— SingingFriar (@singingfriar) June 20, 2017

What would you rather see tonight?

— Darren Smith (@DSmithShow) June 20, 2017

hey it's Brad Hand. pic.twitter.com/uPnQ3Ecu1v

— Leila Rahimi (@leilarahimi) June 20, 2017

I'd rather Rizzo get disciplined from MLB than him get hit here.

— Tony Losoya (@Tony_Losoya) June 20, 2017

I've always liked Anthony Rizzo. But that was a dirty freaking play. He is better than that, but not at that moment.

— Bill Center (@PadresCentral) June 20, 2017

Phil Maton is kinda nasty, isn't he? He looks like a 10 year old out there but he throws gas.

— rich (@rich_roberts) June 20, 2017

Jeff Nelson … just embarrassing. I'm sure we'll see him in a postseason game, though. pic.twitter.com/NuovxYw6XX

— Jay Posner (@sdutPosner) June 20, 2017

Willson Contreras setting up for that last pitch: pic.twitter.com/yX0zvzzNKP

— Dennis Lin (@sdutdennislin) June 20, 2017

Rizzo, you ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight? Sleep well. #Padres

— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) June 20, 2017

I made a diagram: pic.twitter.com/Yvmh9HUfo3

— Sac Bunt Chris (@SacBuntChris) June 20, 2017

 Videos

Pirela crushes a leadoff home run to center

Solarte belts a solo shot to left field

d’Arnaud field, steps on third to start DP

Hedges hangs on after collision for the out

The Dark Web

Oh he prefers Soly? Then the twitter knucks probably will call him Solorf. And defend it until he's traded. And after too

— DeepState NachoPadre (@nachopadresd) June 20, 2017

RIZZO BETTER BE NAILED TOMORROW

— Josh Vasquez (@Boltsfan4ever1) June 20, 2017

DIRTY! Rizzo always hated SD!

— Edward (@eddog34) June 20, 2017

Wil 0-4, at what point does 86 Mil make sense

— Dan Shattuck (@Danlshattuck) June 20, 2017

Honestly, we havent complained about this tank job going on, matter of fact most of us are all in but you better defend your players.

— Arturo Alvarado (@_aaa87_) June 20, 2017

Jesus, do you Padres fans realize that Rizzo's charge wasn't dirty play. When the catcher puts himself in front of the plate he's fair game.

— Zorbz (@JackNachwalter) June 20, 2017

VINNY’S WORLD

WHATS CHEAP IS THAT GREEN DIDNT RETALIATE AND HAVE HIM BEANED…. #growapair

— Vinny Ibarra (@xchinoiii) June 20, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 71 (SD at CHC).

By now, you’ve seen the video. You’ve read all of the accounts. You’ve dissected the viral diagrams:

I made a diagram: pic.twitter.com/Yvmh9HUfo3

— Sac Bunt Chris (@SacBuntChris) June 20, 2017

I’m not sure there’s a whole lot more to say on the issue of Anthony Rizzo‘s “slide” into Austin Hedges from Monday night, but the internet isn’t going to stop me from trying. So here are some disjointed thoughts.

That was a dirty slide. It’s obviously hard to determine whether Rizzo attempted to injure Hedges, but he clearly went out of his way to collide with him to presumably jar the ball loose. There’s a good chance that kind of collision, initiated by a 6-foot-3, 240-pound man, will injure the person on the receiving end, the one who’s standing still and not expecting the impact. So when Rizzo decided to leave the base path and not make a play toward home plate (i.e., to break the rules), he opted to do something with a good chance of injuring Hedges. Parse things all you want, Rizzo’s actions led directly to Hedges leaving the game. To make matters worse, both Rizzo and his manager, Joe Maddon, acted like jackasses after the game.

(By the way, I’m not saying Rizzo is a dirty player. No idea. He probably isn’t one, and it was a split-second decision in effort to help his team win a ball game. It was still a dirty play in the context of the rules and general sportsmanship.)

That was an illegal slide. The rule is somewhat clear: don’t run over a catcher unless he doesn’t have the ball and is blocking the plate. This isn’t really an issue, even though it’s curious how many people have argued, for whatever reason, that it was a clean, legal slide. Even MLB admitted that it violated the rules.

MLB dropped the ball. In this world, we expect some sort of justice when someone does something bad to us, some kind of punishment to deter them from doing it again and to compensate for our hardship. When someone steals our bike, for instance, we expect the thief to receive a fine or an arrest or whatever it is they do to bike thieves, plus maybe our bike back*. The police force and criminal justice system is supposed to handle this, so we ourselves don’t have to go over and steal a bike out of the bike thief’s collection of neighborhood bikes. This whole system is set up to prevent our society from becoming a bunch of bike-stealing thieves, and sometimes it even works.

*Look, someone stole my bike in the seventh grade and I’m still not over it.

In the baseball world, it’s much easier. All the evidence is usually right there, from five different camera angles, and the stakes are generally much lower (it was a nice bike, alright). All Joe Torre and company had to do was watch the video replay a few times, consult Sac Bunt Chris’ diagram, refer to the rule book, and come to a reasonable conclusion.

“Hey, this guy went out of his way to make a dangerous play that broke the rules, and a player got hurt directly as a result of his choice and actions. He’s a nice fella with no history, so let’s suspend him for just a couple of games to 1) prevent immediate retaliation by the opposing team and 2) to provide a disincentive for other players thinking about making the same careless decision.”

As I tweeted yesterday:

And if everyone wants to stop beanball wars/retaliation, which is totally fine, then MLB should suspend Rizzo ASAP.

— Dustin (@sacbuntdustin) June 20, 2017

For baseball to move beyond vigilante justice, or whatever you want to call it, Major League Baseball itself needs to actually step in and police the game. While it’s fine and dandy that the Padres have taken the high road so far this series, many teams would have responded to Monday’s incident with a beanball or some other form of retaliation. As barbaric as that may sound—and here are my general thoughts on retaliatory beanballs—it’s the result of a system that doesn’t adequately punish players caught doing something dangerous, something that could (or did) injure another player.

It’s probably over, for now, and luckily Hedges looks like he’ll be okay. The Cubs, on the other hand, come out looking a little more unlikable, MLB comes out looking incompetent (per usual), and the Padres come out looking like the the kid who kept getting his bike stolen and never stole back, both commendable and a little sad.

Padres Public | The Hangover: A Delayed Reaction To The Slide.

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an evening at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (30-44) scored more runs than the Detroit Tigers (32-41), 1-0, in the first of three games at Petco Park last night.

Luis Perdomo (2-4, 4.56) allowed two hits and five walks with six strikeouts in six shutout innings. Perdomo didn’t give up a hit in the first four innings, but walked five, until Andrew Romine led off the fifth inning with a single.

Michael Fulmer (6-6, 3.29) gave up one run on two hits and four walks while striking out eight in seven innings. Austin Hedges returned to the lineup and hit a double in the second inning to drive in Cory Spangenberg for the only run of the game.

Tonight, Dinelson Lamet (2-2, 7.50) gets the start against Anibal Sanchez (0-0, 7.96) with first pitch scheduled for 7:10pm PDT.

Recaps

Perdomo, Hedges help Padres edge Tigers – Nathan Ruiz and Jay Paris (MLB.com)

Perdomo, Padres shut out Tigers – Dennis Lin (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Perdomo, Hedges lead Padres past Tigers 1-0 – (The Associated Press)

Tigers’ losing streak hits seven; offense leaves Fulmer hanging again, 1-0 – George Sipple (Detroit Free Press)

MLB Box Score

Photos

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Luis Perdomo throws during the first inning of the team’s baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in San Diego, Friday, June 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

San Diego Padres shortstop Erick Aybar, right, watches his throw to first to get Detroit Tigers’ Andrew Romine, after forcing out Justin Upton, left, for a double play during the second inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Friday, June 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

San Diego Padres’ Austin Hedges watches an RBI double against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Friday, June 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

San Diego Padres’ Cory Spangenberg scores, and points to congratulate Austin Hedges on his RBI double against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Friday, June 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Tweets

Time to bat Renfroe 10th.

— Oscar (@haha1721) June 24, 2017

yeah, Upton. that's Hedges back there. #Padres

— d.av (@villawav) June 24, 2017

4 of 9 @Padres starters tonight were in El Paso when we swung through in April.

— madfriars (@madfriars) June 24, 2017

I like Austin Hedges as a baseball player.

— Jodes Paranal (@jodes0405) June 24, 2017

Every time I see Jordan Baker umpiring, I immediately think of @LobShots and #Gumgate.

— Joe Lanek (@TheThinGwynn) June 24, 2017

They're playing the entirety of Solarte's walk-up song and it's terrible

— Tony Losoya (@Tony_Losoya) June 24, 2017

3rd Team Cam > Boom Crew #PetcoParkExperience

— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) June 24, 2017

I just told my brother Perdomo had a no hitter through 4. It's my fault and I'm sorry.

— William Lybarger (@LybargerBrewery) June 24, 2017

It took almost three months but Myers is starting to care on defense.

— Oscar (@haha1721) June 24, 2017

That's a good bunt try there. (no sarcasm)

— Dustin (@sacbuntdustin) June 24, 2017

#swoon is dead. @padres killed it.

— Witch Hunter (@VocalMinorityNV) June 24, 2017

Videos

Spangenberg, Asuaje turn 5-4-3 double play

Hedges opens the scoring with an RBI double

Myers makes a great diving stop at first

Asuaje makes a running throw from second

The Dark Web

SOFT!!!!!!!!

— joe (@charger13) June 24, 2017

5 walks is great?

— Not Tom (@DougDascenzo79) June 24, 2017

No one cares

— TyLer Tran (@tt3_heisman) June 24, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 74 (DET vs SD).

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an evening at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (31-44) scored more runs than the Detroit Tigers (32-42) last night, 7-3, at Petco Park.

Dinelson Lamet (2-2, 6.60) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and a walk with five strikeouts in six innings pitched. In the fifth inning, Justin Upton scored on Andrew Romine‘s double and Romine took third when Hunter Renfroe threw the ball into the Tigers’ dugout. Romine then scored on Jose Iglesias‘ single and Iglesias took second base when Austin Hedges missed the throw home by Chase d’Arnaud. Romine drove in Upton again in the seventh inning with a single.

Anibal Sanchez (0-0, 6.75) gave up two runs (one earned) on two hits with no walks and four strikeouts in six innings. d’Arnaud scored on Lamet’s sacrifice bunt in the first inning, but Lamet was safe after an error by Sanchez. Jose Pirela scored on Wil Myers‘ sacrifice fly in the sixth inning. In the eighth inning, Hector Sanchez hit a pinch-hit two-run home run, the Padres loaded the bases and Carlos Asuaje and Myers scored on Cory Spangenberg single, and Hedges drove in Renfroe with a bunt single.

Allen Cordoba was hit in the hand by a Sanchez pitch in the third inning and left the game.

The Padres try for the sweep in this afternoon’s series finale. Clayton Richard (5-7, 4.20) takes the mound against Jordan Zimmerman (5-5, 5.25) starting at 1:40pm PDT.

Recaps

Bolt off the bench: Sanchez rescues Padres – Nathan Ruiz and Jay Paris (MLB.com)

Hector Sanchez launches go-ahead homer, Padres rally to beat Tigers – Dennis Lin (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Pinch-hitter Hector Sanchez powers Padres past Tigers 7-3 – (The Associated Press)

Tigers’ bullpen blows another one in 7-3 loss, the eighth in a row – George Sipple (Detroit Free Press)

MLB Box Score

Photos

San Diego Padres trainer Paul Navarro checks on Allen Cordoba after Cordoba was hit by a pitch during the third inning of the team’s baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in San Diego, Saturday, June 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Detroit Tigers’ Andrew Romine follows through on an RBI single single in front of San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Saturday, June 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

San Diego Padres’ Hector Sanchez, right, watches his a two-run home run in front of Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila during the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Saturday, June 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Shane Greene, left, squats as he watches San Diego Padres’ Hector Sanchez round third with a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Saturday, June 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

San Diego Padres’ Hector Sanchez, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Erick Aybar during the eighth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in San Diego, Saturday, June 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Tweets

Flash Cordero

— Oscar (@haha1721) June 25, 2017

Can't a game just be a game? Why does there have to be a forced narrative ? Don and Mud are talented enough to not need it, right?

— Nate (@taterz1021) June 25, 2017

First Base First Base First Base First Base First Base First Base First Base First Base First Base #DETvsSD First Base First Base First Base

— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) June 25, 2017

And #MachoPadresTwitter is beginning to stretch and warm up.

— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) June 25, 2017

*sac bunt error alert*

— Dustin (@sacbuntdustin) June 25, 2017

So three man booth PLUS interview to continue this contrived narrative night. Congrats @FOXSportsSD you got me to turn the game off

— Nate (@taterz1021) June 25, 2017

Franchy made the end of that catch look hard, but he sure made covering that much ground look easy.

— Sean D. (@WonkoSD) June 25, 2017

Hey, @FOXSportsSD… do not ever have @DonOrsillo and @Mudcat55 take a phone call during a @Padres game ever again. This is so horrible.

— Trojan Aimée (@FriarGal) June 25, 2017

Holy shit they're doing an on-air phone interview about first base. This is brutal.

— Oscar (@haha1721) June 25, 2017

If @padres & @FOXSportsSD want to have interviews, they need to bring #PadresSH back. Chitchat is great on Social Hour, not during the game.

— Trojan Aimée (@FriarGal) June 25, 2017

Sweeney's talking about how much pressure a 1B should put on the bag when stepping on it and I just had a stroke.

— Oscar (@haha1721) June 25, 2017

Myers almost had his glove hand taken off on FSSD's 1B night.

— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) June 25, 2017

Hunter RenfrLOL

— Woe, Doctor! (@woedoctor) June 25, 2017

lmfao Renfroe

— Oscar (@haha1721) June 25, 2017

Dude's got a cannon, but I'm not sure I've seen a throw go more offline than that one by Renfroe.

— Padres Prospectus (@PadsProspectus) June 25, 2017

The tank is rumbling to life. #Padres

— Lonnie Brownell (@lonndoggie) June 25, 2017

On shortstop night they should just field a tombstone instead of an actual player.

— Oscar (@haha1721) June 25, 2017

I blame the idiots trying to start the Wave for that run.

— Tony Losoya (@Tony_Losoya) June 25, 2017

That was fun just now to hear Tony Gwynn Jr. on the radio make reference to the 5.5 hole. #Padres

— John Schlegel (@JohnSchlegelMLB) June 25, 2017

Yer a pistil, Stammen. #Padres

— Lonnie Brownell (@lonndoggie) June 25, 2017

The element of surprise #PadresWin pic.twitter.com/Cfcp8gusyY

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 25, 2017

If this keeps up then @heyscan should just start wearing a wetsuit to @PetcoPark. pic.twitter.com/tbsXNhRTK7

— Derek Togerson (@DerekNBCSD) June 25, 2017

Videos

Cordoba exits after getting hit by pitch

d’Arnaud scores on Sanchez’s errant throw

Myers ties the game with a sacrifice fly

Romine doubles home a run in the 5th

Romine comes home on ground ball, error

Sanchez’s two-run shot gives Padres the lead

Spangenberg plates two with a base hit

Hedges knocks in Renfroe on safety squeeze

The Dark Web

Well that was awful… he's a pitcher?!

— Billy Epp (@billy_brz) June 25, 2017

Rizzo's fault

— Kevin Crotty (@the_crotty) June 25, 2017

Stop it Rizzo

— Vera_Gravison (@Vera_Gravison) June 25, 2017

attack the tigers for hitting our batter

— Eddie (@Ed1Sd) June 25, 2017

Padres already got him to ditch his patented high leg kick. Smart move. He lost a little velocity, but at least he won't be show boating.

— Trevor (@McBainsGoggles) June 25, 2017

retaliate dam it we look like pussys cubs now Detroit

— Eddie (@Ed1Sd) June 25, 2017

How did they Win the series; when they've lost a lot of games

— Briana Seiss (@BrianaSeiss) June 25, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 75 (DET vs SD).

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after a Sunday afternoon at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (31-45) scored fewer runs than the Detroit Tigers (33-42) in their three game series finale yesterday at Petco Park, 7-5.

Clayton Richard (5-7, 4.42) gave up five runs on nine hits and two walks in five and a third innings with three strikeouts. Mikie Mahtook drove in Justin Upton with a triple, James McCann‘s double score Mahtook, and McCann scored on a Jose Iglesias single, all in the fourth inning. In the sixth inning, Nicholas Castellanos‘ two-run home run tied the game at five. In the ninth inning, Mahtook singled off Brandon Maurer to drive in Ian Kinsler and Upton before being tagged trying to take second base for the third out.

Jordan Zimmermann (5-5, 5.53) allowed five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five in four innings. Wil Myers hit a solo home run in the first inning. In the second inning, Erick Aybar led off with a home run and Matt Szczur tripled to drive in Hunter Renfroe. Richard’s squeeze bunt in the fourth inning scored Aybar and Renfroe scored on Jose Pirelas‘ ground-rule double.

The Padres have the day off today. The Atlanta Braves (36-39) come to Petco Park for three games beginning Tuesday at 7:10pm PDT. Jhoulys Chacin (6-6, 4.95) gets the first start against Sean Newcomb (0-2, 1.96).

Recaps

Homers not enough as Padres fall in finale – Nathan Ruiz and Jay Paris (MLB.com)

Padres ‘pen falters as Tigers avoid sweep – Jeff Sanders (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mahtook helps Tigers end 8-game skid, beat Padres 7-5 – (The Associated Press)

Tigers end losing streak at eight with 7-5 win in San Diego to end road trip – George Sipple (Detroit Free Press)

MLB Box Score

Photos

San Diego Padres third baseman Cory Spangenberg, center, forces out Detroit Tigers’ Justin Upton, right, on an unassisted fielder’s choice with umpire Jordan Baker, left, watching during the first inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, June 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias, left, tags out San Diego Padres’ Wil Myers on an attempted steal during the third inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, June 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Detroit Tigers’ James McCann hits a run-scoring double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, Sunday, June 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Detroit Tigers’ James McCann beats the throw to San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges to score on a single by Jose Iglesias during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, June 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Tweets

Myers going max effort on that one.

— Kevin Thompson (@ParkAtThePark) June 25, 2017

buh bye

— ryan (@ryanmtweets) June 25, 2017

Let Wil work, you monsters! #TheFace

— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) June 25, 2017

I'm going to try and enjoy this inning as much as possible before Sweeney joins the booth.

— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) June 25, 2017

Jordan Zimmermann did not bring much to the party this afternoon. Pads teeing off.

— Craig Elsten (@619sports) June 25, 2017

Hey all you Hedges #swooners have you seen McCann's smile? He's like Cap America. This game is literally the ultimate catcher's #swoonfest

— Brian Ducoffe (@brianducoffe) June 25, 2017

that was a #deno

— Witch Hunter (@VocalMinorityNV) June 25, 2017

that was perfection

— ryan (@ryanmtweets) June 25, 2017

This lineup and 5 runs in 4 innings.

— Kevin Thompson (@ParkAtThePark) June 25, 2017

Listening and to Ted and Tony and the caption on the tv and both feeds talking about Jerry Coleman apparently

— Nate (@taterz1021) June 25, 2017

There goes Clayton Richard's trade value

— Kevin Thompson (@ParkAtThePark) June 25, 2017

Meat. Ball.

— Brandon (@bcline760) June 25, 2017

Jose Pirela has to be in the conversation of the worst defensive LFs I've seen play for the #Padres.

— Sean D. (@WonkoSD) June 25, 2017

Oh Phil Maton that's nasty.

— Derek Togerson (@DerekNBCSD) June 25, 2017

#SpinRate

— Kevin Thompson (@ParkAtThePark) June 25, 2017

Never bring a Padres closer into the 9th inning of a tied game. Never never never never never…

— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) June 25, 2017

should've put in Aybar. #Padres

— Greg Weeks (@GregWeeksCLT) June 25, 2017

#NotMyCloser

— thalia (@thalia_m1) June 25, 2017

Videos

Myers crushes a solo shot to left field

Padres turn a slick double play in the 2nd

Aybar launches a solo shot to right

Szczur rips an RBI triple to right-center

Spangenberg lays out to rob Castellanos

Richard drops down a bunt to plate Aybar

Pirela doubles home Renfroe

The Dark Web

i was gonna go, little miss little miss can't be wrong but i'm just trying to hard now

— knowproblem (@jeffkg2) June 25, 2017

Are they ever going to get rid of Maurer.! Or is green going all the way with him.! Like captain smith and the titanic.!!

— martin rios (@martininiguez8) June 26, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 76 (DET vs SD).

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an evening at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (33-48) scored fewer runs than the Los Angeles Dodgers (55-28), 8-0, last night at Petco Park.

Dillon Overton‘s Padres debut was a forgettable one. Overton (0-1, 6.65) lasted four and two-thirds innings, giving up four runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out three. Logan Forsythe‘s first inning single to drive in Chris Taylor was all the Dodgers needed, but they didn’t stop there. Starting pitcher Rich Hill drove in Forsythe with a single in the fourth inning. Corey Seager and Justin Turner hit back-to-back solo home runs to lead off the fifth inning. In the seventh inning, Taylor hit a grand slam, the second in two nights for the Dodgers.

Hill (5-4, 4.00) shutout the Padres over seven innings, giving up four hits and a walk with eleven strikeouts. Manuel Margot was 2-for-3 with a walk. Austin Hedges and Erick Aybar each had one of the other two hits for the Padres.

Jhoulys Chacin (6-7, 4.76) starts this afternoon’s series finale against Kenta Maeda (6-3, 4.15) beginning at 1:40pm PDT.

Recaps

Padres come up empty vs. Dodgers’ Hill – AJ Cassavell and Ken Gurnick (MLB.com)

Padres lose another lopsided game to Dodgers – Dennis Lin (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Taylor’s grand slam highlights Dodgers’ 8-0 win over Padres – Bernie Wilson (The Associated Press)

Dodgers rout the Padres 8-0 after manager Dave Roberts is suspended one game – Andy McCullough (Los Angeles Times)

MLB Box Score

Photos

San Diego Padres third baseman Chase d’Arnaud throws to first, but not in time to get Los Angeles Dodgers’ Logan Forsythe on an RBI infield hit during the first inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Saturday, July 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

San Diego Padres’ Manuel Margot (7) steals second base on a throwing error by Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger to second baseman Logan Forsythe, right, during the first inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Saturday, July 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Austin Barnes, right, dives and is tagged out by San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Saturday, July 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Rich Hill, right, follows through on an RBI single as San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Saturday, July 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Tweets

Dillon Overton is starting for the Padres. O, as in oh, I didn't know he was a lefty until he threw a pitch. #mysterypitcher

— Craig Elsten (@619sports) July 2, 2017

Austin Barnes gets hit by a pitch … and everyone remains calm.

— Bernie Wilson (@berniewilson) July 2, 2017

Margot got to second but did a horrible job of stealing signs.
Total rookie mistake on his part. #padres

— Bernie Wilson (@berniewilson) July 2, 2017

Austin Barnes just ran right through a stop sign. No wonder he fits in so well in LA. #Padres #Dodgers

— Richard (@gdarklighter) July 2, 2017

The Trials of Andy Green.

— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) July 2, 2017

Somebody boo those Dodger idiots booing Green making a very reasonable argument.

— Sac Bunt Chris (@SacBuntChris) July 2, 2017

Several bad instances from Gibson. He's getting to the Joe West / Angel Hernandez level of ineptitude.

— Nate (@taterz1021) July 2, 2017

This umpiring crew is full of #baseballfun

— Witch Hunter (@VocalMinorityNV) July 2, 2017

More like Overthefences, am I right?

— Witch Hunter (@VocalMinorityNV) July 2, 2017

Justin Turner hit that ball Overton the left field fence.

— Padres Jagoff (@PadresJagoff) July 2, 2017

Bellinger looks like he's been hitting the bong. I know he hasn't, but those eyes.

— Lonnie Brownell (@lonndoggie) July 2, 2017

For the supposed fastest team in baseball, seems weird that the Padres leader in SBs only has 9.

— Padres Jagoff (@PadresJagoff) July 2, 2017

Not sure how many times I've seen the visiting team's fans get the wave going.

— Jeff Sanders (@sdutSanders) July 2, 2017

Craig has run out of Stammena.

— Ben Higgins (@BenHigginsSD) July 2, 2017

Padres playing like Denny's: handing out grand slams.

— Tim Arzaga (@SDHatGuy) July 2, 2017

It could be more lopsided. One of the Padres' AZL teams is losing, 20-2. The other is losing, 20-3.

— Dennis Lin (@sdutdennislin) July 2, 2017

I still think there shouldn't be a "Star of the Game" if none of the Padres players played well enough.

— Tony Losoya (@Tony_Losoya) July 2, 2017

Videos

Cordoba makes barehanded scoop, fires home

Aybar, Pirela cut down Barnes at the plate

The Dark Web

Another looser added to the rotation When is this ever going to stop. With rule 5 players and the bottom of the barrel from other teams FUCK

— martin rios (@martininiguez8) July 2, 2017

Wasn't at th game tonight but it seems neither were the Padres!!

— BestDadEver!! (@SDComicConDad) July 2, 2017

Andy green conference is a joke …… let's hope the best for tomorrow

— Julio Cesar Medina (@0310Cesar) July 2, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 81 (LAD vs SD).

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an evening at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (37-49) scored more runs than the Philadelphia Phillies (28-57) in the first of three games at Citizen’s Bank Park last night, 4-3.

Clayton Richard (5-8, 4.66) allowed one run on five hits and a walk with two strikeouts in six innings before the game was delayed an hour and 34 minutes by rain in the middle of the seventh inning. Tommy Joseph hit a solo home run in the fourth inning. Cameron Rupp scored on a groundout by Daniel Nava and Freddy Galvis‘ single drove in Nick Williams in the seventh inning.

Nick Pivetta (2-4, 4.73) gave up three runs on five hits and no walks while striking out nine in seven innings. Jose Pirela hit a solo home run in the first inning. Austin Hedges hit two solo home runs — in the third and fifth innings — and drove in Cory Spangenberg with the go-ahead run in the ninth inning with a sacrifice fly.

This afternoon’s second game features Jhoulys Chacin (7-7, 4.52) taking the mound versus Aaron Nola (6-5, 3.73) starting at 1:05pm PDT.

Recaps

Hedges’ two homers, late sac fly lift Padres – Todd Zolecki and AJ Cassavell (MLB.com)

Austin Hedges lifts Padres over Phillies – Dennis Lin (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Austin Hedges leads Padres to 4-3 win over Phillies – Rob Maaddi (The Associated Press)

Phillies lose to Padres in ninth, 4-3 – Matt Breen (Philadelphia Inquirer)

MLB Box Score

Photos

San Diego Padres third baseman Cory Spangenberg, right, fields a ground-out by Philadelphia Phillies’ Andres Blanco as Tommy Joseph, left, looks on during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 7, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Cameron Perkins cannot reach a home run by San Diego Padres’ Austin Hedges during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 7, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Diego Padres’ Austin Hedges reacts after hitting a home run off Philadelphia Phillies starter Nick Pivetta during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 7, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Tweets

The Phillies broadcast has retro graphics and they have the wrong Padres logo. #brand

— Pog Lankford (@poglankford) July 7, 2017

The Padres really show their hand on how they feel about brown & yellow unis when they just dont bother to mention the team is wearing them.

— rich (@rich_roberts) July 7, 2017

I wish Scan was in the booth with Jesse instead of Sween this series.

— Gaslamp Ball (@gaslampball) July 7, 2017

Pirela hits wherever you put him in the lineup.

— Syntax Error (@VocalMinorityNV) July 7, 2017

*Splooge*

— Syntax Error (@VocalMinorityNV) July 7, 2017

Does Myers ever not swing at a fastball?

— Pog Lankford (@poglankford) July 7, 2017

#DoubleSwoon? #DoubleSwoon!

— Ryan Phillips (@RumorsandRants) July 7, 2017

That moment when everyone wishes they were @Alan__Zinter. pic.twitter.com/SY8w7D9tMu

— Jodes Paranal (@jodes0405) July 7, 2017

They're doing a Thriller reenactment at CBP. Manny Margot looks confused by the zombie costumes.

— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) July 7, 2017

Hi @matthewverygood, how is your beer? pic.twitter.com/67blRTm32T

— Jodes Paranal (@jodes0405) July 8, 2017

"Obviously there's weather in the area." -Sweeney

— Jodes Paranal (@jodes0405) July 8, 2017

I mean, did you guys know Philadelphia has weather?

— Jodes Paranal (@jodes0405) July 8, 2017

Wow this rain came in fast , tarp's already out #Padres #Phillies pic.twitter.com/Hr0q2YYhNu

— Matt A. (@matthewverygood) July 8, 2017

meanwhile, in baseball… pic.twitter.com/mDoJzPvley

— Jesse Spector (@jessespector) July 8, 2017

Renfroe takes the worst routes.

— Oscar (@haha1721) July 8, 2017

Nice job Padres re-committing to the tank after the rain delay.

— Kevin Thompson (@ParkAtThePark) July 8, 2017

Videos

Pirela opens the scoring with a solo smash

Hedges extends the lead with a solo dinger

Hedges belts his second dinger of the game

Phanatic, zombies do the Thriller dance

Hedges puts Padres ahead on sac fly in 9th

The Dark Web

Worst uniforms ever!!!

— Nadolady (@Nadolady) July 7, 2017

This next one is just for the Padres’ tweet. It’s bad and they should feel bad.

Ahhh…80's joke. Cause of the unis. I getcha.

— Danny Forrest (@fraternaltwit) July 8, 2017

Waited an hour for the game to be tied by the worst team in MLB

— Darick McColl (@Blue_Derk) July 8, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 86 (SD at PHI).

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an afternoon at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (38-49) scored more runs than the Philadelphia Phillies (28-58), 2-1, yesterday at Citizens Bank Park.

Jhoulys Chacin (8-7, 4.32) allowed one run on three hits and two walk while striking out six in six and a third innings. Maikel Franco hit a solo home run in the fifth inning. Kirby Yates, Ryan Buchter, and Brandon Maurer allowed only one hit and one walk in the final two and two-thirds innings.

Aaron Nola (6-6, 3.59) gave up two runs in eight innings on four hits and two walks with nine strikeouts. Carlos Asuaje tripled in the seventh inning to drive in Hunter Renfroe and Austin Hedges‘ single scored Asuaje.

The Padres try for the sweep as Trevor Cahill (3-2, 2.96) starts today’s series finale against Jerad Eickhoff (0-7, 4.93) starting at 10:35am PDT.

Recaps

Chacin outduels Nola as Padres beat Phillies – Todd Zolecki and AJ Cassavell (MLB.com)

Carlos Asuaje helps Padres past Phillies – Dennis Lin (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Hedges, Chacin lead Padres past Phillies 2-1 – Aaron Bracy (The Associated Press)

Padres rally past dominant Nola in eighth, beat Phillies 2-1 – Jake Lourim (Philadelphia Inquirer)

MLB Box Score

Photos

San Diego Padres’ Manuel Margot (7) steals second base as Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Andres Blanco (4) misses the throw in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. Margot advanced to third base on the play. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin (46) throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, July 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

San Diego Padres’ Carlos Asuaje (20) reacts after after being struck out by Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Tweets

Photo of said bobble pic.twitter.com/vSK5IhdHi6

— Matt A. (@matthewverygood) July 8, 2017

Then he praised Bobby Cox for some reason.

— Oscar (@haha1721) July 8, 2017

should I mention the Chacin no hitter? #Padres

— Greg Weeks (@GregWeeksCLT) July 8, 2017

Jhou Chacin allowed a hit.

— Dennis Lin (@sdutdennislin) July 8, 2017

Jhoulys Chacin, a generally affable and low-key guy, has gotten seriously fired up on the mound over his last two starts.

— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) July 8, 2017

That was a solid batflip.

— Pog Lankford (@poglankford) July 8, 2017

Maikel Franco sure knows how to pimp a HR for a guy who sucks.

— Oscar (@haha1721) July 8, 2017

Videos

Phanatic gives Sweeney a spit shine

Asuaje smacks an RBI triple to center

Hedges gives Padres the lead on RBI single

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 87 (SD at PHI).

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an evening at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (38-51) scored fewer runs than the San Francisco Giants (35-56), 5-4, last night in the first of three games at Petco Park.

Clayton Richard (5-9, 4.75) gave up four runs on eleven hits and two walks with four strikeouts in five and two-thirds innings. Buster Posey‘s RBI single in the first inning drove in Brandon Belt. In the second inning, Johnny Cueto singled to score Brandon Crawford but Cueto was thrown out after rounding first base. Miguel Gonzalez‘ sacrifice fly drove in Hunter Pence and Gorkys Hernandez scored on Denard Span‘s single in the sixth inning. Posey hit a solo home run in the seventh inning,

Cueto (6-7, 4.59) allowed three runs in four innings on six hits and three walks with five strikeouts. Cory Spangenberg scored on Jabari Blash‘s double and Blash scored on an Erick Aybar single in the second inning. In the fourth inning, Aybar came home on a single by Austin Hedges. Jose Pirela‘s single in the ninth inning drove in Manuel Margot.

Tonight, Jhoulys Chacin (8-7, 4.32) starts the second game against Madison Bumgarner (0-3, 3.00), who makes his first appearance since going on the disabled list on April 20th. First pitch is scheduled for 5:40pm PDT.

Recaps

Padres let Giants escape in 2nd-half opener – AJ Cassavell and Chris Haft (MLB.com)

Padres fall to Giants as second half opens – Dennis Lin (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Span, Posey lead Giants to 5-4 win against Padres – Bernie Wilson (The Associated Press)

Johnny Cueto struggles, but Giants win in San Diego – John Shea (San Francisco Chronicle)

MLB Box Score / Fangraphs

Photos

San Francisco Giants’ Gorkys Hernandez (66) is caught stealing second base as San Diego Padres shortstop Erick Aybar waits to apply the tag during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, July 14, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Diego Padres’ Jabari Blash scores on a single by Erick Aybar during the second inning of the team’s baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on Friday, July 14, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Francisco Giants’ Buster Posey watches his home run during the seventh inning of the baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Friday, July 14, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Tweets

Clayton Richard warming up to "Gettin' Jiggy with It" and I could not be happier. #Padres

— jesse agler (@jesseagler) July 15, 2017

Oh Pirela. Quentin makes that play #padres

— Tom Hughes (@TeeOhEmm) July 15, 2017

When Sweeney's voice hits your ears pic.twitter.com/egFP6FL2ak

— Oscar (@haha1721) July 15, 2017

If you mean falls down and is out for the next 30 games …. https://t.co/BaqUz5feJ0

— Nate (@taterz1021) July 15, 2017

Jabari Blash just ripped the cover off a 58 degree wedge with that divot.

— Derek Togerson (@DerekNBCSD) July 15, 2017

So the scouting report on today's opposing pitcher is that he may be traded. Gotta love the #Sweenalysis

— Nate (@taterz1021) July 15, 2017

Is Mark Grant back yet?

— Jodes Paranal (@jodes0405) July 15, 2017

Carlos Asuaje, I like the cut of his jib.

— Kevin Thompson (@ParkAtThePark) July 15, 2017

Denard Span got old in a hurry.

— Craig Elsten (@619sports) July 15, 2017

It's pretty brave as a pitcher to shotgun snot out of your nose on the mound. What if you get a two foot snot string hanging on national TV?

— Gaslamp Ball (@gaslampball) July 15, 2017

Gosh darn @tonygwynnjr can fill out a dress shirt.

— Gaslamp Ball (@gaslampball) July 15, 2017

To be clutch is to be a champion, to double clutch is Spangenberg.

— Kevin Thompson (@ParkAtThePark) July 15, 2017

Clayton "Made O'Hits" Richard.

— Craig Elsten (@619sports) July 15, 2017

Exit velOHMYGOD

— Kevin Thompson (@ParkAtThePark) July 15, 2017

Buchter got Buster'd.

— Syntax Error (@VocalMinorityNV) July 15, 2017

That pitch brought dishonor to Buchter and prevent him from entering sto'vo'kor.

— Brandon (@bcline760) July 15, 2017

Willie Margot Mays

— brady phelps (@LobShots) July 15, 2017

That was a solid Willie Mays, Margot.

— Bring Back The Brown (@backthebrownSD) July 15, 2017

I'm sure that most mop-up guys have a similar results, but man, that is a lot of losing.

— Padres Prospectus (@PadsProspectus) July 15, 2017

75 games out of first and Bochy is managing like it's game 7. Jesus Christ, man.

— Kevin Charity (@kevin_charity) July 15, 2017

The #padres season, so far: That final out.

— Bryce Miller (@Bryce_A_Miller) July 15, 2017

That'll do, @Padres.

— Syntax Error (@VocalMinorityNV) July 15, 2017

Videos

Blash rips an RBI double down left-field line

Aybar cracks an RBI single to right-center

Hedges cracks an RBI single to right field

Pirela reaches on RBI infield single

The Dark Web

Padres need to stop other thinking when their up to batting. @Padres @FOXSportsSD @tonygwynnjr

— Christopher Githens (@chrisgithens1) July 15, 2017

Nice To See Padres Still Can Hold On to A SPORT! And Do it well. Baseball All Time Make America Great! @theyarecoping

— Amazon Smile (@AmazonSmile1) July 15, 2017

Y'all seriously spend so much time trying to be clever when simply saying "Watch Hedges put us on top with an RBI single" works just fine.

— Hunter the Beer Kid (@Coppocking_bird) July 15, 2017

Clayton Richard sucks

— TG (@real_tommy_G619) July 15, 2017

padres radio is the worst of all teams. Holy crap annoying.

— Alex Toledo (@aft1985) July 15, 2017

Should not have swung at ball four!

— Alex Koeppel (@AlexKoeppel1) July 15, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 89 (SF vs SD).

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after a Sunday afternoon at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (47-58) scored fewer runs than the Pittsburgh Pirates (51-54), 7-1, yesterday in the finale of three games at Petco Park.

Clayton Richard (5-12, 5.40) gave up four runs in six innings on seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts. Andrew McCutchen hit the first of his three solo home runs in the first inning. In the sixth inning, Jose Osuna tripled to drive in McCutchen and David Freese. McCutchen’s second home run came in the eighth inning off Jose Torres. In the ninth inning, Josh Bell led off with a home run and McCutchen added his third.

Gerrit Cole (9-7, 3.97) allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out eight in seven innings. Dusty Coleman hit a solo home run in the seventh inning.

The Padres are off today with the Minnesota Twins (50-53) heading to Petco Park for two games beginning tomorrow at 7:10pm PDT. Jhoulys Chacin (10-7, 4.22) gets the start tomorrow versus Jose Berrios (9-4, 3.76).

Recaps

Coleman hits homer, but Padres fall in finale – Adam Berry and Nathan Ruiz (MLB.com)

Andrew McCutchen hits three home runs as Padres fall in series finale – Dennis Lin (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

McCutchen’s 3 homers carry Cole, Bucs to 7-1 win vs Padres – Bernie Wilson (The Associated Press)

Andrew McCutchen hits three homers, Pirates snap losing streak against Padres – Bill Brink (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

MLB Box Score / Fangraphs

Photos

San Diego Padres center fielder Manuel Margot leaps at the fence but cannot catch a solo home run by Pittsburgh Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen during the first inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, July 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen, center, gestures at the plate with umpire Dana DeMuth, left, and San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges watching after returning from a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, July 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws to the plate against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, July 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Tweets

Solarte is back. We are back. #padres

— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) July 30, 2017

He also clarified this "dance off." It's up to Asuaje to show he's worthy because everyone already knows that Solarte can dance.

— Jeff Sanders (@sdutSanders) July 30, 2017

#Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole, a SoCal bro, is currently outhitting the #Padres.

— Bernie Wilson (@berniewilson) July 30, 2017

Clayton Richard just picked off a guy on 1B that had a 1 foot lead.

— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) July 30, 2017

I think Clayton Richard has started every Padres game I've watched since the 1998 World Series.

— Michael Baumann (@MJ_Baumann) July 30, 2017

NEW RULE: No Toomgis ads before the Padres get a hit. #thanks

— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) July 30, 2017

Clayton Richard's ground ball % is not going down today. #analysis

— Derek Togerson (@DerekNBCSD) July 30, 2017

*Long drag off a cigarette*

The Padres' outfield defense sure is something, man.

— Woe, Doctor! (@woedoctor) July 30, 2017

Guy endlessly yelling "Let's go, Pirates!" just called Jordy Mercer "Jordan." Then Mercer hits an RBI single, justifying the man's mistake.

— Nathan Ruiz (@NathanSRuiz) July 30, 2017

Fan nearby is mad at Richard, wants him cut. "We can't break that 10-under .500 barrier." Good to have high hopes.

— Jay Posner (@sdutPosner) July 30, 2017

(frantically flipping through media guide)

— Jeff Sanders (@sdutSanders) July 30, 2017

Only 81 birthdays/yr. get to cash in on Padres' offer of free helmet sundae. Wasn't gonna miss my shot, especially with proper brown helmet. pic.twitter.com/rzvDVk2lR7

— Jay Posner (@sdutPosner) July 30, 2017

Videos

Richard picks off Cole

McGrath K’s his first batter

Coleman’s solo homer

McCutchen’s fantastic diving catch

The Dark Web

Thx Richards for blowing the game

— Squints1 (@Boltsfan4ever1) July 30, 2017

Green still waits too long to pull pitchers.

— Suzanne Petrofsky (@PetrofskyS) July 30, 2017

Please send down Torres

— Darick McColl (@Blue_Derk) July 30, 2017

Why in the world was Torres still in the game to face McCutchen again? Wow, really trying to win here..

— PM4523 (@PaulM8712) July 30, 2017

Wait–Is “Twins” a swear word?

Let's go sweep the T___s and get to single digits under 500

— Squints1 (@Boltsfan4ever1) July 30, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 105 (PIT vs SD).

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an evening at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (48-58) scored more runs than the Minnesota Twins (50-54) last night, 3-0, in the first of two games at Petco Park.

Jhoulys Chacin (11-7, 3.99) shutout the Twins over seven innings, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out three.

Jose Berrios (9-5, 3.57) gave up one run in seven innings — not allowing a hit for the first five innings — on two hits and two walks with four strikeouts. In the sixth inning, Hunter Renfroe led off with an infield single, took third base on Austin Hedges double, and scored on Manuel Margot‘s sacrifice fly (which became a double play after Hedges was tagged out trying to get to third base). Hedges hit a two-run home run in the eight inning.

This afternoon’s series finale pits Luis Perdomo (5-5, 4.76) against Ervin Santana (11-7, 3.37) beginning at 12:40pm PDT.

Recaps

Chacin’s gem helps Padres edge Twins – AJ Cassavell and Rhett Bollinger (MLB.com)

Hedges, Chacin lead Padres in shutout of Twins – Dennis Lin (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Hedges’ 2-run homer helps Padres to 3-0 win vs Twins – Bernie Wilson (The Associated Press)

Twins’ Jose Berrios no-hits Padres through five, still takes the loss – La Velle E. Neal III (Star Tribune)

MLB Box Score / Fangraphs

Photos

San Diego Padres’ Hunter Renfroe prepares for a pitch by Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler can’t reach a hit for a double by the San Diego Padres’ Austin Hedges during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Diego Padres’ Wil Myers reacts after striking out to end the seventh inning during a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Tweets

Austin is back…to getting beat up. #Padres

— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) August 2, 2017

LUIGI ON THE BIG SCREEN ALERT

— Chris Garcia (@sportsbrain) August 2, 2017

Through five: Padres errors>Twins hits>Padres hits

— Nathan Ruiz (@NathanSRuiz) August 2, 2017

Just watching that swing by Chacin is hurting my back.

— RJ's Fro (@RJsFro) August 2, 2017

Kepler forgot to factor in his own laws of planetary motion while tracking that fly ball.

— Dustin (@sacbuntdustin) August 2, 2017

ballgirl playing better D than the #padres

— Bernie Wilson (@berniewilson) August 2, 2017

Seriously, Karros is bemoaning how replay takes away from certain aspects of game incl. "selling a call" on D. How about getting it right?

— Jay Posner (@sdutPosner) August 2, 2017

It's always cool to see a pitcher throw a great pitch, not get the call, then throw the same great pitch slightly better for the strikeout.

— Syntax Error (@VocalMinorityNV) August 2, 2017

Even the Twins were impressed by this snag by our ballgirl, Jackie! pic.twitter.com/0RaPsoFHEt

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) August 2, 2017

Videos

Mauer’s over-the-shoulder catch

Granite makes catch at the wall

Renfroe breaks up no-hit bid

Renfroe scores on double play

Hedges’ two-run homer

The Dark Web

No one wants to see that trash matchup.

— Splashteen #Spla2n (@Mr_Splashteen) August 2, 2017

Why is this on FS1 exactly?

— B-Welsh (@brianw_19) August 2, 2017

Am I supposed to be excited

— j (@j_nyy) August 2, 2017

Can we get a hit though?

— tommy (@TommyyBoyyyy) August 2, 2017

Please do something with Myers either trade him or put him down in AAA, he needs to fix something

— SD_Sports_Fam (@SD_Sports_Fam) August 2, 2017

Hell of a game to broadcast can't wait to see the ratings on that powerhouse showdown

— HeathBar (@heathturner92) August 2, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 106 (MIN vs SD).

If I told you that Austin Hedges has allowed just two passed balls this year, you probably wouldn’t be surprised. Hedges has long been touted as a defensive prodigy at backstop, with good athleticism, good footwork, good hands, good just about anything you’d associate with defense at catcher; passed balls, on the other hand, are for slow, stone-handed handed catchers, save for the occasional cross-up or knuckleball. You probably also wouldn’t be surprised to learn that Hedges has allowed the second-fewest amount of passed balls in baseball among regular catchers this season, just one ahead of Buster Posey and nine behind the league leaders, Yasmani Grandal and Gary Sanchez.

At this point, you might think, okay, big deal.

Dear smart baseball people…how is Yasmani Grandal both an elite pitch framer AND the MLB leader in passed balls the last two years?

— Jon Sciambi (@BoogSciambi) July 29, 2017

Sciambi’s tweet got me thinking, though: what if more passed balls is actually a good thing?

The idea here is that good framing catchers are worried more about presenting the pitch correctly over securing the ball 100 percent of the time. And that the actions associated with good framing—staying quiet, sneakily moving the glove back toward the strike zone on the catch, occasionally catching the ball outside the pocket of the catcher’s mitt, etc.—are the kind of skills that might also lead to more passed balls. A passed ball, in isolation, is never a good thing. But if five extra passed balls a year lead to five extra runs in pitch framing, you’ll take it in a heartbeat.

As Sciambi notes, Yasmani Grandal, the long-reigning king of pitch framing, also gives up a ton of passed balls. Since the start of 2016, Grandal leads all of baseball with both 21 passed balls and 40 framing runs. Is it just a one-off thing with Grandal, however, or do more good framers also frequently allow catchable pitches to occasionally clank off their gloves? Well, as you might suspect, it’s something of a mixed bag.

Grandal and Tyler Flowers (7), the two best framers, both allow a bunch of passed balls. So does Christian Vazquez (8), a Hedges-like defensive fiend who’s matched the Padres catcher in CSAA. Then again, Hedges, Caleb Joseph (2), Roberto Perez (2), and Martin Maldonado (4) haven’t struggled with passed balls, and they all have good framing numbers. Rather than run through everyone individually, I took every catcher with at least 1,000 innings caught between 2016 and 2017 and compared their total passed balls with their CSAA this year. There’s a reason I did this, but no, don’t try this at home (i.e., this is, by no means, a solid, well-thought-out study of any sort).

So, is there a correlation between more passed balls and better pitch framing numbers? (Prepare to have your socks knocked off.)

Yes, there is, but it’s a small one. The correlation coefficient is .245. That’s not a strong correlation—and I don’t want to dig into the math here because, at this point, I’m already well over my head—but it’s something. Among the 29 catchers in this group, there’s a weak but present correlation between passed balls per inning (2016 and 2017) and BP’s CSAA (2017). I don’t want to overstate this—it’s still just a working theory, and the information I’ve presented here hardly proves a thing. It’s still kind of interesting, though, and the data at least plays along with the thesis of this article.

Alright, back to Hedges. He’s already a really good framer. After something of a rocky beginning this year, by the numbers, he’s up to a .017 CSAA currently, and that’s sixth in the majors among catchers with at least 1,000 opportunities. By Framing Runs, Hedges is fourth, at 9.9 runs, adding almost a full win to his generally below average, but okay, offensive production. By BP’s WARP, the only win estimator that includes framing, he’s been worth 1.8 wins this year, 10th in the league among all catchers.

While those framing numbers are great, there’s still another level for Hedges to reach. Flowers has nearly doubled Hedges in Framing Runs this season in a similar amount of playing time, and Grandal consistently puts up seasonal runs saved totals in the mid-20s. I propose, then, from somewhere in our theoretical mother’s basement, that Hedges surrender more passed balls to help kick his pitch framing ability up a notch. The idea, of course, is not that Hedges will purposely allow more passed balls; it’s just that he’ll be more risky with pitches around the edges of the zone, more willing to have a pitch or two get by him with runners on base to try to consistently coax more strike calls.

There’s nothing holding Hedges back from being the league’s best pitch framer, at least nothing that’s revealed itself from my view. Perhaps the only thing preventing him from reaching the heights of Flowers, Grandal, or peak Buster Posey is his own insistence on being perfect, on catching everything. Even if this is a crazy idea, the season’s final two months are as good a time as any for experimentation. Just ask Yangervis Solarte.

Padres Public | Should Austin Hedges Allow More Passed Balls?.

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an evening at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (48-60) scored fewer runs than the Pittsburgh Pirates (53-56) last night, 10-6, in the first of three games at PNC Park. The start of the game was delayed for two hours and five minutes because of weather.

Travis Wood (1-3, 6.49) allowed four runs on six hits and two walks over five innings with five strikeouts. Ivan Nova hit a sacrifice bunt that Austin Hedges threw away to allow Francisco Cervelli to score and Josh Harrison singled to drive in Jordy Mercer in the fifth inning. David Freese led off the sixth inning with a home run and Jose Osuna scored on an Adam Frazier single. In the seventh inning, a three-run home run by Gregory Polanco, a Frazier sacrifice fly, and a two-run single by Harrison put the final nails in the Padres coffin.

Nova (10-8, 3.75) gave up four runs (one earned) in six innings on four hits and two walks while striking out five. In the fifth inning, Wood reached on an error that allowed Hedges to score and Carlos Asuaje hit a two-run home run (that actually hit a fan at the fence in the crotch). Yangervis Solarte hit a leadoff home run in the sixth inning. Manuel Margot hit a solo home run and Cory Spangenberg drew a bases loaded walk to score Asuaje in the seventh inning.

Dinelson Lamet (5-4, 5.62) starts tonight against Gerrit Cole (9-7, 3.97) beginning at 4:05pm PDT.

Recaps

Padres up early, but undone by big inning – Adam Berry and Jonathan Toye (MLB.com)

Polanco splashes down, Pirates outlast Padres – Jeff Sanders (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Polanco’s home run helps Pirates to 10-6 win over Padres – Wes Crosby (The Associated Press)

Gregory Polanco sparks late comeback with pinch-hit homer in 10-6 win – Stephen Nesbitt (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

MLB Box Score / Fangraphs

Photos

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Starling Marte’s bat shatters as he hits a fly ball for an out against the San Diego Padres in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Ivan Nova, right, lays down a bunt in front of San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Pittsburgh. Nova was safe at first on a throwing error by Hedges that allowed Francisco Cervelli to score. Nova was thrown out trying to take second on the play.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Gregory Polanco hits a three-run home run off San Diego Padres relief pitcher Kirby Yates during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Kirby Yates bites at his glove after giving up a three-run home run to Pittsburgh Pirates’ Gregory Polanco during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Josh Bell (55) scores on a sacrifice fly by Adam Frazier as San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges awaits a throw from center fielder Manuel Margot during the seventh inning of a baseball game, early Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Tweets

In other news, Andrew McCutchen did not hit a homer.

— Jeff Sanders (@sdutSanders) August 5, 2017

Asuaje homers to a Pirates fan's junk.

— Jodes Paranal (@jodes0405) August 5, 2017

Hashtag ouch for that Pirates fan.

— jesse agler (@jesseagler) August 5, 2017

Give that fan a french fries stuffed burger/sandwich/disaster.

— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) August 5, 2017

At 37 years old, I have finally seen a fan get hit in the groin by a home run ball. Worth the wait.

— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) August 5, 2017

That's a dong on dong crime.

— padres haiku (@padreshaiku) August 5, 2017

Andy Green's reaction to seeing Pirates fan getting hit in the crotch is so good.

— Jodes Paranal (@jodes0405) August 5, 2017

That home run was brought to you by America's Funniest Home Videos.

— padres haiku (@padreshaiku) August 5, 2017

If I am Asuaje, I sign 2 balls for that #pirates fan. #padres

— dave perek (@daveperek) August 5, 2017

That was not a sexy throw to 1B by Hedges

— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) August 5, 2017

i respect the guy who took the sack tap to make it look like a non-HR. good fan, there.

— ryan (@ryanmtweets) August 5, 2017

Of course we also have to put up with Sweeney's general stupidity, so.

— Oscar (@haha1721) August 5, 2017

More like Kirby Tanks

— Oscar (@haha1721) August 5, 2017

That's some expert level tank by Yates.

— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) August 5, 2017

I should not have turned on this #Padres game. It’s only gotten worse as I’ve kept watching.

— Richard (@gdarklighter) August 5, 2017

Kirby Yates allowed six runs in 1/3 of an inning. The Padres have used five relievers. This is Game 1 of a 10-game trip.

— Jeff Sanders (@sdutSanders) August 5, 2017

Oh, and it's Saturday in Pittsburgh.

— Jeff Sanders (@sdutSanders) August 5, 2017

Videos

Broadcast teams pass the time during rain delay

Hedges scores on errant throw

Asuaje’s two-run big fly hits a Pirates fan in the junk

Solarte’s solo round-tripper

Margot’s solo laser

Spangenberg’s run-scoring walk

The Dark Web

may want to take #Yates out after allowing 6 straight guys to reach, why is BIg Mac not the manager?

— The Money Line Guy (@themoneylineguy) August 5, 2017

@ScottKaplan angry why don't the padres retaliate #@!:;-/ every team has taken retailation u kn wh I mean

— Eddie (@Ed1Sd) August 5, 2017

Why not change your team name to the San Diego Tankers?

— Alex Koeppel (@AlexKoeppel1) August 5, 2017

Andy Green Continues to watch his players get Plunkt, no biggie?

— Boltville1 (@jmoney61904) August 5, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 108 (SD at PIT).

Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after an evening at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.

The Padres (50-62) scored more runs than the Cincinnati Reds (46-67) in the second of four games at Great American Ballpark, 7-3, last night.

Luis Perdomo (6-6, 4.81) gave up two runs on seven hits and four walks with seven strikeouts in six-plus innings. Tucker Barnhart hit a three-run home run off Jose Torres in the seventh inning.

Sal Romano (2-4, 5.35) allowed five runs in six innings on nine hits and two walks while striking out two. Carlos Asuaje came home on Yangervis Solarte‘s groundout and a wild pitch to Wil Myers allowed Jose Pirela to score in the first inning. Cory Spangenberg scored on Dusty Coleman‘s sacrifice fly in the second inning. In the fifth inning, Pirela scored on a Myers’ sacrifice fly. Austin Hedges led off the sixth inning with a home run. Solarte hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning.

Travis Wood (2-3, 6.49) gets the start in the third game against Asher Wojciechowski (2-1, 4.15) beginning this evening at 4:10pm PDT.

Recaps

Perdomo backed by HRs, takes down Reds – Mark Sheldon and AJ Cassavell (MLB.com)

Defense, bats back Perdomo as Padres beat Reds – Jeff Sanders (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jose Pirela has 4 hits, Padres beat Reds 7-3 – Joe Kay (The Associated Press)

For Sal Romano, it was bad, but it could have been worse – Zach Buchanan (Cincinnati Enquirer)

MLB Box Score / Fangraphs

Photos

San Diego Padres left fielder Jose Pirela celebrates a score on a wild pitch by Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton (6) leaps to catch a fly ball off the bat of San Diego Padres’ Carlos Asuaje during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

San Diego Padres left fielder Jose Pirela stops after rounding second base with his second double of the night off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Tweets

The Reds are giving us the head start. Wise tank strategy.

— VM David (@VocalMinoritySD) August 8, 2017

Ron Fowler might go off on Wil one of these Wednesday's.

— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) August 8, 2017

Holy shit, Billy Hamilton.

— VM David (@VocalMinoritySD) August 8, 2017

Whoa. Billy Hamilton just did a Willie Mays-Spiderman with a double axel landing.

— Ben Higgins (@BenHigginsSD) August 8, 2017

Billy Hamilton. Part ballplayer, part acrobat. What a catch.

— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) August 8, 2017

That Hamilton catch is one of the most athletic plays you'll see on a ballfield. Covered absurd ground, made an adjustment mid-leap.

— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) August 8, 2017

Is it just me or is Myers missing a lot of good pitches to hit? Where's John "The Coach" Kentera to analyze his swing?

— Don Norcross (@Don_Norcross) August 8, 2017

It's Cincinnati. Jenkins probably telling Romano "It's Great American Ballpark . . . even 7-0 lead not safe." Should be "Coors Field East"

— Bill Center (@PadresCentral) August 8, 2017

Scan talking to kids in the outfield seats > Sweeney talking about anything

— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) August 9, 2017

Grown men fight with child for foul ball. Grown man wins, disappointed child looks on. Outcome? Deserved. pic.twitter.com/fGxUB23V34

— VM David (@VocalMinoritySD) August 9, 2017

Ahh, Yangervis . . . don't admire, run!

— Bill Center (@PadresCentral) August 9, 2017

Hedges throws out Hamilton. pic.twitter.com/K5LTy2GicF

— Geoffrey Hancock (@LeftCoastBias) August 9, 2017

Austin Hedges threw out Billy Hamilton from his knees. I am now pantsless.

— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) August 9, 2017

Austin Hedges throws out Billy Hamilton at second and then launches a home run to lead off the 6th. Baller.

— Ben Higgins (@BenHigginsSD) August 9, 2017

Austin Hedges DONG! #thenameofmynewband

— Travis Peterson (@PunkRockPaint) August 9, 2017

Anyone know why Billy Hamilton hates Carlos Asuaje so much?

— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) August 9, 2017

Asuaje again robbed by Billy Hamilton #unblessed

— Tom Hughes (@TeeOhEmm) August 9, 2017

The tank approves of Jose Torres

— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) August 9, 2017

Before tonight, Brad Hand had walked consecutive hitters just once in the last calendar year.

— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) August 9, 2017

Videos

Solarte’s RBI groundout

Coleman’s sacrifice fly

Hamilton’s leaping grab

Myers’ sacrifice fly

Duvall nets DP after great leap

Padres get double play on review

Hedges’ solo home run

Hamilton’s diving catch

Solarte’s two-run homer

The Dark Web

You know picture doesn't match video I'm watching on https://t.co/NTidqv6Ac4? Not wearing brown tonight…

— Little Grandma (@prairiecat55) August 9, 2017

Jose Torres is a let down to the Padres team@fansHow long will you keep him?

— Anthony Okenwa (@anthonyokenwa) August 9, 2017

Padres Public | While You Were Drinking – 2017 Game 112 (SD at CIN).