Padres Game Recap – Apr. 29, 2015

Baseball 29 Apr 2015
Padres Game Recap – Apr. 29, 2015

sd logoDespite the team wearing some old school brown pinstripe uniforms, and Andrew Cashner setting both an MLB record and a separate organizational record during his outing today, the Pads still lost to the Astros 7-2 dropping all three of the set. With the loss the Friars have now dropped 7 of their last 8, after having won 9 of their previous 11.

Cash set the organizational record by striking out the first 6 batters he faced in the ballgame.  The previous record for most K’s to start a game was 4 done multiple times. He threw as well as I’ve seen him all season, dotting his FB, CH, and SL with precision allowing no chance for the Astros hitters.

He was posted a 1-0 lead thanks to a Matt Kemp RBI double in the first off Keuchal.  It was the first run he had allowed all season long before the 5th inning of any ball game he had pitched so far this season.  Things looked optimistic.

The lead was short lived, however, as the string of K’s was broken up with a lead off 2B to start the third by Marisnick. He then advanced to third on a passed ball, which would prove costly as he then was able to score on a sac fly. It was the 8th unearned run allowed to cross the plate while Cashner was on the mound this season. That’s an almost insurmountable number for any pitcher to overcome and goes a long way in explaining his 1-4 record so far.

Things then turned South for good for the Pads in the 4th.  Springer doubled on a slider left too high, then a hanging change up was placed on a platter to Rasmus who launched it into the right field seats. 3-1 Astros.  Simultaneously as the lead turning into a deficit, Keuchal had settled down and went to work holding the Pads offense in check for the rest of the game. After the Kemp double he retired the next 14 in a row, and 23 of the last 24 he faced.

I mentioned that in addition to setting an organizational record that Cashner also set and MLB record today, and he did that by allowing only 2 earned runs in his 7 innings of work today, making that 21 consecutive home starts allowing 2 earned runs or less.  That is the most such consecutive home outings by any pitcher in the history of MLB.  Certainly a notable accomplishment, and just a shame that it did not also come with a win.

The ‘Stros scored 4 more insurance runs in the 9th on a combination of hits and some really sloppy Padres defense.  It was not a pretty end to a not very pretty series for the Pads.

Ok…take a deep breath, let it out, and remember that despite the recent team slump in which the Friars have dropped 7 of their last 8 they are still only 1 game under .500, and only 3 games behind the first place Dodgers.  Is it where you want to be, or expect to be?  No, of course not! But with 139 games left to play, and a team of new players still learning each other, and themselves in some cases, this season is just getting started.

Over the course of a season it’s not question of if there will be team slumps, it’s a question of when will there be team slumps.  They are inevitable, and then the true question becomes how quickly can you bring them to an end, and do you come out stronger as a team for having gone through them.  Those are the true questions to be asked right now, and only time will tell the destiny determining answers.

For a team with as many experienced, proven successful, and good character guys as this club now has the outcome should be less damaging than in any time in recent Padres history. A timely day off, and a chance to rebound against the inner division foe against whom this downturn started a week ago may be just what the Dr. ordered to finish the homestead on a positive note, and go into the upcoming 10 game road trip with some upward momentum.

Ian Kennedy will get the ball on Friday. First pitch will be at 7:10, and as always we look forward to you joining Jesse Agler (filling in for Ted Leitner) and myself for all the action on the Mighty 1090.  Enjoy the off day!

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16 Comments

  1. matt
    April 30, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    Listened to game on Sirius XM on way to Bakersfield area. Sure started off well Hats off to Cashner despite the loss. Score early and often my friend. Ease pressure on the pitching staff. Tough call on your player impact poll Bob ?

    Go Padres !!


  2. Vinny Ibarra via Facebook
    April 30, 2015 at 8:58 am

    RON FOWLERS WIFE IS THE BOSS…
    .. AND SHE IS HOTTER THAN FISH GREASE
    PISSED OFF..!!!
    #FireBlackeyeBlack


  3. Chase Brandon Kemp via Facebook
    April 30, 2015 at 8:41 am

    Fire Norv!


  4. Mike Miller via Facebook
    April 30, 2015 at 8:31 am

    I’m in a self induced panic mode.


  5. Allison Rossett via Facebook
    April 30, 2015 at 8:30 am

    I was there and it was sad. Cashner was very good, but the defense and offense were sluggish, off kilter. And what of Kimbrel? Norris seemed distracted. Not a pretty picture at all, especially when we were beginning to believe in the new and pos story.


  6. Ken Mckeand via Facebook
    April 30, 2015 at 7:53 am

    Pathetic effort against the Astros


  7. Rebecca Admire Herman via Facebook
    April 30, 2015 at 7:09 am

    The crowd was rather sparse but it was a beautiful day to be at the ballpark. Seeing Cash pitch well was great as I’ve been a bit worried about him … but he was Cash Money. I know our hits will come. The part that was so painful to watch was sloppy play … passed balls, over-throws to bases, etc. Just makes you cringe. It is a long season and we are getting our long-awaited day off at home. Go Padres!


  8. Christina Perry via Facebook
    April 30, 2015 at 6:53 am

    I love the Padres! I love watching them play and I like going to games and spending money but I am so glad they are off today! I need a break from them and they need a break from each other. I’ll be there on Saturday to watch them win!


  9. Donna Kozik via Facebook
    April 30, 2015 at 6:48 am

    Great job at putting things in perspective, Scan. Your major league experience is showing!


  10. Daniel Yowell via Facebook
    April 30, 2015 at 6:44 am

    It is not time to panic yet, just have to get the bullpen fixed. Vincent and Quackenbush need to be in the bullpen.


  11. ian
    April 30, 2015 at 1:08 am

    I will never turn my back on this team. But everyone needs to catch up with aj preller. The hitting is there. The pitching is not. The baserunning, which I feel is a function of coaching, is not. The bullpen, and the management thereof, is not. The language from buddy black is not urgent enough for me. We’re crazy to think the Dodgers are going to continue blowing games for the rest of the season. Seize the opportunity. Complete the transformation. Let black go and promote Dave Roberts to manager. We already have a great pitching coach in Balsley.


  12. Stan Zab via Facebook
    April 30, 2015 at 12:50 am

    Yup season is over. 139 games left? Pshhh thats nothing! I mean 11-12 and 3 games out of 1st place in the division…I’m waving the white flag. Its all over…I can’t take it.

    …Geezus


  13. Ami Larranaga via Facebook
    April 30, 2015 at 12:06 am

    EMBARRASSING!!!!!!!!!!!


  14. Andy Man via Facebook
    April 30, 2015 at 12:00 am

    11-12 we end the month. Same as last year but supposedly were better this year right? We did so many big changes to this team well except one major change & well we’re still with the same record we had last year! That’s unacceptable cuz last year we were suppose to suck not this year. But you know what I have faith in this owner & GM. Our owner already said on the radio he won’t have patience this year like last year & he’s frustrated & very mad right now. So if this team don’t get better by June & were still under 500 I’m sure there will be big changes to this team.

    Now let’s hope this team turns it around & we start winning again. But if we don’t I have confidence in AJ & our owner to make changes & Fire people if they have too. Sometimes change is needed.


  15. Dave Crowell via Facebook
    April 29, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    I want to find a recording of the top of the 9th to show my Little League team that they aren’t the only ones to have had that kind of an inning.


  16. Chris Staviski via Facebook
    April 29, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    I was really hoping for a Cash win today, the guy has been spot on for too long to not have a ton of wins. I’m disappointed with how the team has been playing but I understand that it is still extremely early in the season. I’m predicting a series win this weekend which will lead to a winning month of May. Padres fans, don’t turn your backs on this team now, they will win. And, win big!!!