San Diego Padres @ Arizona Diamondbacks GameThread, Aug 20, 2008 9:40 PM EDT

Gameday Thread, #126: 8/20 vs. Padres

by Jim McLennan on Aug 20, 2008 8:00 PM EDT

San Diego Padres @ Arizona Diamondbacks

Jake Peavy
RHP, 9-8, 2.61

Dan Haren
RHP, 13-6, 2.96

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Poor Dan Haren. In almost half of his starts (12 of 25), he's got four runs or less of support from the offense. And tonight looks likely to be another case, since in Peavy's two appearances against us this season, we've managed two runs in fourteen innings, on only seven hits, with fifteen strikeouts. No, it's not going to be easy tonight, but in Dan Haren, we send out a pitcher who is certainly capable, on his day - and that's most of the time - of matching Peavy in zeros.

Haren got back on track last time out, after a couple of rocky outings, with eight innings of two-run ball in Coors Field. He has made three starts against the Padres so far in 2008, going seven innings each time and allowing a total of five earned runs in those 21 innings, with seventeen hits, just two walks, and sixteen K's. Between him and Peavy, If I were you, I wouldn't blink tonight, or you might miss three innings.

A win tonight locks the series down and, with Webb going tomorrow against an unheralded rookie, would also give us a great chance of completing the sweep. I'll be about - tonight, I'm supposed to be on the 'puter, working on the program for the PFFF, but last night I was supposed to be doing a lot more than watching Brandon Lyon implode! So we'll see how that works out...

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with Webb going tomorrow against an unheralded rookie

Of course, those are the pitchers who usually threaten to no-hit us….

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 20, 2008 8:13 PM EDT 0 recs

…and then fade right back into obscurity.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on Aug 20, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up 0 recs

Oh I'm stoked for this one.

Quite the pitching match up.

Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better. -Albert Camus

by Zephon on Aug 20, 2008 8:51 PM EDT 0 recs

Indeed.

HIt-hit-hit-hit-hit-hit-hit.

One helluva pitching match. ;-)

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 20, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up 0 recs

What's the over/under on runs here....

My guess is 4. I’m taking the under.

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by Eric SanInocencio on Aug 20, 2008 9:10 PM EDT 0 recs

We might still see the bullpens..

So i’m taking over.

by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 20, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up 0 recs

In no way encouraging betting, but

According to here, it’s seven. I think I’ll join you on the under…

by Jim McLennan on Aug 20, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up 0 recs

From startesr? Under

From the bullpen? Over.

Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?

by kishi on Aug 20, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up 0 recs

Wow

We’re bad at this “prediction” thing.

Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?

by kishi on Aug 20, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up 0 recs

I would suggest

not gambling.

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 20, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up 0 recs

Bet you I can give up gambling anytime I want!

What kind of odds will you give me on it?

Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?

by kishi on Aug 20, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up 0 recs

I've got $100

says you can’t

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 20, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up 0 recs

You're on!

Interested in a little side wager to make it interesting?

Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?

by kishi on Aug 20, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up 0 recs

Sole flirting rights

with soco’s wife?

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 20, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up 0 recs

Speaking of which,

where are the socos tonight?

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 20, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up 0 recs

Skins Threat Level

Raised to amber…

by Jim McLennan on Aug 20, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up 0 recs

Amber?

Is she single?

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 20, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up 0 recs

Skins

Slides into his smoking-jacket:
“Well, hellll-LOOOOOOO…” :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 20, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up 0 recs

Well, what can I say?

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 20, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up 0 recs

Oh, no

I wouldn’t gamble away something with such potential entertainment value.

Am I avoiding the subject, or am I doing philosophy?

by kishi on Aug 20, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up 0 recs

True.

What is this side wager, then?

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 20, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up 0 recs

Further proof that we should not gamble.

by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 20, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up 0 recs

I'm watching The Angels @ the Rays and the Rays are looking damn good.

my typing may be worse than usual tonight as I finally got my new laptop yesterday and I can’t find my way round the keyboard yet.
Can anyone help me find the “B”?

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 20, 2008 9:30 PM EDT 0 recs

Between

the “V” and the “N”?

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 20, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up 0 recs

Big Game

Lets get to the bullpen early.

by J Up on Aug 20, 2008 9:31 PM EDT 0 recs

Tonight's lineup

S. Drew ss .284
A. Ojeda 2b .259
C. Jackson lf .303
A. Dunn rf .237
C. Tracy 1b .276
M. Reynolds 3b .245
A. Romero cf .254
C. Snyder c .249
D. Haren p .175

by Jim McLennan on Aug 20, 2008 9:32 PM EDT 0 recs

I like the look of this

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 20, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up 0 recs

Drew back, Young gets a night off.

He has appeared in 124 of 125 games so far. The only one he missed entirely was back on April 20 – he has missed 1.1 innings in CF on May 11, and was pulled for a pinch-hitter in bottom of the 9th on May 28th. He has played every inning since. Seems due for a break!

by Jim McLennan on Aug 20, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up 0 recs

Darn

Lead off double… not the best of starts

by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 20, 2008 9:41 PM EDT 0 recs

and another double

Padres take the lead… zzz

by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 20, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up 0 recs

I go out to make a pot of Earl Grey Tea

and this happens.

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 20, 2008 9:43 PM EDT 0 recs

que merda Haren...

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Aug 20, 2008 9:45 PM EDT 0 recs

superb pitcher’s duel

by Diamondhacks on Aug 20, 2008 9:46 PM EDT 0 recs

Sheesh

Looks like Las Vegas knew what they were doing…

by Jim McLennan on Aug 20, 2008 9:48 PM EDT 0 recs

I saw Haren pitch through a tough first inning

for a win in San Diego. Not this tough, but there’s no better inning to be down 4-0, IMO, and we’ve come back against Peavy before.

by Diamondhacks on Aug 20, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up 0 recs

We'll see...

I think our best hope is for a meteorite to take out the pitcher’s mound in 3…2…1…

by Jim McLennan on Aug 20, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up 0 recs

IAWTC

But the Dbacks this year did not seem to have as much heart as last year’s team to mount a comeback though…

by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 20, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up 0 recs

I dont think this team lacks heart at all

…and they’re better than last year’s team by most objective measures (not wins obviously)

by Diamondhacks on Aug 20, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up 0 recs

I take this statement back

by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 20, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up 0 recs

should I say "ballgame"?

I’ll see a movie… brb o/

Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)

by Muu on Aug 20, 2008 9:53 PM EDT 0 recs

yo of little faith

by Diamondhacks on Aug 20, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up 0 recs

I hope it's

A short film… ;-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 20, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up 0 recs

Ojeda

Begins our process of mounting our comeback.

by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 20, 2008 9:55 PM EDT 0 recs

Jackson walks

2 men on, 1 out

by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 20, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up 0 recs

A start

If we can score here, with two men on, that’ll be a big psychological boost, even if we don’t wipe out all four runs immediately.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 20, 2008 9:57 PM EDT 0 recs

iawtc x 2

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 20, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up 0 recs

here come the walks

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 20, 2008 9:58 PM EDT 0 recs

Walks are good

4-3

by Diamondhacks on Aug 20, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up 0 recs

Three-run homers, however...

A good deal better. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 20, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up 0 recs

W00t!

Right back in this one…

by Jim McLennan on Aug 20, 2008 10:00 PM EDT 0 recs

Home Dunn!

So much for the bet then… Lol

by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 20, 2008 10:01 PM EDT 0 recs

Yeah

I don’t think the Las Vegas line meant seven runs in the first inning… :-)

by Jim McLennan on Aug 20, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up 0 recs

+1

Very nice

by Diamondhacks on Aug 20, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up 0 recs

Three run BOMB for the BEAST!

——-!

by foulpole on Aug 20, 2008 10:01 PM EDT 0 recs

That was a great PA!

by foulpole on Aug 20, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up 0 recs

The donkey kicks!

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 20, 2008 10:02 PM EDT 0 recs

Not bad

Crappy PA by Reynolds, grounding out lamely on the first pitch. Still, as noted, good to get back into this one, and if Peavy keeps having to throw 28 pitches per inning, he’ll be gone before long…

by Jim McLennan on Aug 20, 2008 10:05 PM EDT 0 recs