September 16, 2007
The Swap that Helped Both Teams
Brett Tomko tossed six fine innings last night, shutting out the Giants for six innings. San Francisco managed just four hits as Tomko didn't walk a batter and struck out five as the Padres went on to a 6-0 victory. In eleven innings with San Diego, Tomko's walked one batter while striking out eleven and posting a 1.64 ERA. Both runs he allowed came on solo homers.
Tomko's former team, the Dodgers, are doing well with ex-Padres pitcher David Wells. He's lowered his ERA from 5.54 with San Diego to 3.91 with Los Angeles. Maybe both pitchers just needed a change of scenery. Even though there was no direct deal, the swap of the two hurlers helped both teams.