Trying to remember the 2010 Padres: (dragging the fIeld)

Let's see what this little experiment has shown... 


Record...

The Padres are 6-2 in the first 8 games I attended in 2010 (Storm 1-1).

Of the 8 games 2 have been played on Throwback Thursdays. The Padres are 1-1

Pitchers Of Note...

Heath Bell pitched in all six wins going 2-0 with 4 saves (O saves blown).

Clayton Richard... 2-1

Mat Latos... 1-0 with 1 no-decision.



Mike Adams... 1-0

Kevin Correia... 1 ND

Wade LeBlanc...0-1

Hitters of Note...

Chase Headley hit the winning HR in my home opener and Scott Hairston got a key insurance 2-run HR in the Beerfest game. Adrian Gonzalez put the Giants on the back foot with a 1st inning HR in game #5.

Albert Pujols and Brendan Ryan each hit monster shots in a Throwback Thursday loss for the Padres in game #7. Adam Jones came back to his hometown and knocked one out for the Orioles in an extraordinarily boring Interleague affair.

Tony Gwynn Jr. seemed to always be laying down a critical sacrifice bunt.

David Eckstein seemed to find his way into the middle of rallies with great frequency.

The Best Games...

Of these 8 games there were three that were monumental. Monumental is a bold statement but I don't care. The Padres rallying back in game #1 and winning it on a Chase Headley HR was a fantastic start to the season. The Latos v. Oswalt pitchers' duel was a game I'll never forget also. But perhaps the most recent game game (#10) played on July 29th, 2010 will be the one that sticks with me the longest:

1. Padres win.
2. Padres win in walk-off style.
3. Padres win in walk-off style against the Dodgers.
4. Padres win in walk-off style against the Dodgers for her FIRST ever game attended.

The General Feel...

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The most indelible marks have been left by pitchers. The PENitentiary was lights out for the whole year and it was no different in the games I attended. Pitching match-ups and performances just stood out. I think I can put my finger on it but maybe waiting for the season review would make more sense.

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The hits are memorable if they are walk-off winners. Not so much if they're not.

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The 2010 Padres were high on effort. They battled back for a few of their wins and even in the two losses they fought back and gave themselves a chance. A microcosm of the entire Padres season.

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The most memorable parts of baseball, for me, have been the personal experiences. Whether it was a meaningful game with family or one with friends that aspect of the experience always stood out above all else... well the wins stand out too. But the point is that baseball is a pretty good relationship builder.

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Trying to think if I made any enemies during the last 8 games of the year... let's find out.

*Here's the series in a nutshell