Sometimes things get a little fuzzy after an afternoon at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you might have missed while you were drinking.
The Padres (32-35) scored fewer runs than the Oakland A’s (28-39), 6-5, yesterday at Petco Park in Pat Murphy‘s debut as the Padres’ interim manager.
Andrew Cashner (2-8, 4.45) surrendered five runs in five innings on five hits and three walks with three strikeouts. The sad strange part was he kept the A’s hitless through the first four innings until Max Muncy‘s double to right field with one out in the fifth. Ben Zobrist hit a two-run home run with no outs in the sixth inning to break a 3-3 tie and drive Cashner from the game.
Scott Kazmir (3-4, 2.84) also pitched five innings, giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits and a walk with six strikeouts. Austin Hedges hit his first Major League home run with a solo shot to left field with one out in the third inning. With one out in the fourth inning, Clint Barmes drove in Justin Upton from third base with a bunt single. In the fifth inning, Melvin Upton Jr. scored on an attempted steal of home that turned into a balk for Kazmir. In the eighth inning, J Upton ground into a double play that allowed M Upton to score from third base. Matt Kemp then followed by hitting his first home run at Petco Park with a two-out solo shot to left center.
Craig Kimbrel pitched the ninth with a tie game at 5-5, and Eric Sogard singled to drive in Billy Burns from second base for the final run of the game. Tyler Clippard struck out Will Venable, Cory Spangenberg, and pinch-hitter Derek Norris to end the game.
The Friars now race to try to beat the Athletics to Oakland, with another two games with the A’s at O.co Coliseum starting tonight at 7:05pm PDT. Odrisamer Despaigne (3-4, 4.38) gets the start tonight against Jesse Chavez (2-6, 2.64).
Recaps
Padres fall despite HRs from Kemp, Hedges — Jane Lee and Jay Paris (MLB.com)
Padres lose in Pat Murphy’s debut — Kirk Kenney (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Murphy loses debut as Padres manager, 6-5 to A’s — (The Associated Press)
Rookie Billy Burns fuels A’s win at San Diego — Susan Slusser (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tweets
Sound system's been having issues all day at Petco. Now we're having a little silent time. Kinda nice.
— Craig Elsten (@619sports) June 16, 2015
Cashner 24 outs away from history. Shut up, @berniewilson.
— Vedder Cup (@VedderCup) June 16, 2015
Gotta tip your cap to Billy Burns. That was awesome.
— 90FeetOfPerfection (@duaneharris19) June 16, 2015
It's cool, FSSD, I didn't want to know how Alonso got so far away from the base anyway.
— Pog Lankford (@poglankford) June 16, 2015
Did JUpton glare up at the GM’s box after that catch?
— SingingFriar (@singingfriar) June 16, 2015
Sound system has gone out at Petco Park. Just hearing the crack of the bat and the crowd. It's beautiful.
— Kirk D Kenney (@kirKDKenney) June 16, 2015
No sound system at Petco Park, and it's actually kind of soothing. Major League Baseball, Little-League style.
— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) June 16, 2015
You'd think with a manager named Murphy the Padres might get the luck o' the Irish. Justin Upton isn't feeling it yet.
— Ben Higgins (@BenHigginsSD) June 16, 2015
Justin Upton got robbed of a HR like an Astros password.
— Batting Stance Guy (@BattingStanceG) June 16, 2015
They should give the PA guy a straw hat and a megaphone and perch him on top of the dugout.
— Craig Elsten (@619sports) June 16, 2015
PA is back on at Petco. #goodthingsneverlast
— Kirk D Kenney (@kirKDKenney) June 16, 2015
It was that easy, Buddy. Start Hedges on some day games after a night game.
— Allen (@AztecAllen) June 16, 2015
Murphy's Law: Anything that can cause the internet to #swoon will become Ivan Rodriguez. #Paraphrasing #Padres
— Randy Gyorko (@GooseGyorko) June 16, 2015
So sad I wasn't watching that with @woedoctor, but there definitely wouldn't have been enough fainting couches.
— VM David (@VocalMinoritySD) June 16, 2015
Even Murphy's bunts work out! #theantibud
— Padres Jagoff (@PadresJagoff) June 16, 2015
Austin Hedges hit a home run and @PadresUmp is going off like crazy. This is a good game.
— Padres Prospects (@PadresProspects) June 16, 2015
Hold on, did Cashner give up the hit after they got the PA up and running?
— VM David (@VocalMinoritySD) June 16, 2015
I need to know if that's who we should blame.
— VM David (@VocalMinoritySD) June 16, 2015
Upton just stole home with Upton batting. YA'LL GONNA MAKE ME LOSE MY MIND….
— Batting Stance Guy (@BattingStanceG) June 16, 2015
Thank God Cashner didn't take the long-term extension that Byrnes offered him.
— mensrea (@CalvesForDays) June 16, 2015
Melvin Upton Jr. knows one simple truth: you can't coach speed. #Padres
— Derek Togerson (@DerekNBCSD) June 16, 2015
Cashner starts with four no-hit innings and leaves with 5 ER allowed in 5 IP.
— Jeff Sanders (@JeffSanders_UT) June 16, 2015
Hate to be pessimistic here (I know it’s only the 7th inning), but if the #Padres go on to lose this game – who do we have manage tomorrow?
— Corey Stewart (@CoreyAStewart) June 16, 2015
On the bright side this kid keeps making terrible taunts and his parents are making fun of him for them
— Marc Normandin (@Marc_Normandin) June 16, 2015
Remember when the Padres were going to get healthy on the last 15 games of June?
Good times.
— William Lybarger (@LybargerBrewery) June 16, 2015
Guy traded Hedges ball for a ball signed by the whole bullpen & gets to meet Austin after the game.
— RJ's Fro (@RJsFro) June 16, 2015
There is nothing I like more at a game than dudes who get winded finding their seat criticizing hustle.
— Marc Normandin (@Marc_Normandin) June 16, 2015
I think the quick solution to the Padres woes might be to face the A's bullpen every day.
— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) June 16, 2015
I keep saying/wishing, but if they win this, I hope its that moment when they turn it around.
— Beto Gurmilan (@BetoGurmilanT33) June 16, 2015
I'll say this about Will Middlebrooks attempting to steal 2nd w/2 outs in the btm of the 8th. It certainly happened. And with great vigor.
— Ryan Phillips (@RumorsandRants) June 16, 2015
I hate this game. #padres
— MLB Girl (@MLBgrrl) June 16, 2015
Videos
Fan in hot dog outfit gets ball
Upton Jr. beats throw to second
Photos
Swing like we #swoon. Hard. pic.twitter.com/J8DzQdQAlp
— VM David (@VocalMinoritySD) June 16, 2015
Turd Ferguson at the park today. pic.twitter.com/VmFF0PKlHv
— VM David (@VocalMinoritySD) June 16, 2015
MattKempDefense.JPG pic.twitter.com/jacwoHNmtF
— VM David (@VocalMinoritySD) June 16, 2015
WOW! That was fast. pic.twitter.com/q4Qa1DvJkP
— Batting Stance Guy (@BattingStanceG) June 16, 2015
Soak it in. pic.twitter.com/NvUT23V1lq
— VM David (@VocalMinoritySD) June 16, 2015
San Diego Padres’ Justin Upton breaks his bat as he grounds into a double play during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, in San Diego. Melvin Upton Jr. scored, and Yonder Alonso was out at second on the play. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
San Diego Padres’ Matt Kemp reacts after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 16, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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