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September 29, 2005
Padres Pound Giants

The Padres punctuated their push to pinnacle of Western preeminence by punishing the Giants 9-1. San Diego ran up the score without the use of a homer. Fifteen singles, four walks and a smattering of extra-base hits sent San Francisco into "Wait 'til next year" mode.

Pedro Astacio continued his surge to the end of the season. With Astacio pitching well, San Diego has two good starters to throw against St. Louis. With an extra day off in the most likely first round matchup, they could throw Peavy and Astacio twice on short rest, and depend on their lights out bullpen to keep the two from getting over worked. Bochy should think about this rotation:

  • Tuesday - Peavy
  • Thursday - Astacio
  • Saturday - X
  • Sunday - Peavy
  • Monday - Astacio

If Bruce keeps their pitch counts down and is willing to use the bullpen extensively, the Padres might be able to shut down the Cardinals offense enough to win a couple of games. The Dodgers were able to do that with Hershiser in 1988 against the Mets. Maybe the Padres can do it with Peavy and Pedro.


Posted by David Pinto at 08:55 AM | Division Races | TrackBack (0)
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Where X = Clay Hensley.

Posted by: Geoff Young at September 29, 2005 12:23 PM

David - What about Woody Williams against his former teammates? On the big stage, the guy can be money. So Peavy, Astacio, Williams, Eaton, Kitchen Sink would be a fairly decent rotation.

Posted by: PatH at September 29, 2005 12:26 PM

I think X=Williams is more likely...unless the Padres drop the first 2, then you have to pitch Jake (on short rest) at home in elimination game.

Posted by: Dave at September 29, 2005 03:57 PM
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