Top of the 5th inning: Padres 4, Rangers 1
- It was time to remove Derek Holland after the Chase Headley walk. He got Adrian Gonzalez out on one pitch, but he hung his curve ball leading a single by Kevin Kouzmanoff. After that single, Holland showed no control against Headley, which was telling me he was at the end of the line. Following that plate appearance, Kyle Blanks hit the ball hard for an RBI Double.
Middle of the 5th inning: Padres 6, Rangers 1
Top of the 6th inning: Padres 6, Rangers 1
- Scott Hairston looked lost against Derek Holland all day and also being up by 5 runs at this point, it gives the opportunity for another hitter to get an at bat to keep fresh and perhaps contribute to more insurance runs. Hairston is not catching the pitch on the outside corner and seems to be pulling off on his swing. In addition, I am completely shocked that Holland is still pitching.
Middle of the 6th inning: Padres 7, Rangers 1
Bottom of the 8th inning: Padres 7, Rangers 3
- Kevin Correia should have remained in the game. Even though he was losing a little command, he was still throwing strikes when he needed to. I would have the bullpen ready and once Correia allows a runner in scoring position, then remove him but he should still be in.
End of the 8th inning: Padres 7, Rangers 3
Top of the 9th inning: Padres 7, Rangers 3
- Adrian Gonzalez looked to be one step behind Derek Holland and with a 4 run lead to give him the last inning off couldn’t hurt. His first at bat, Holland worked the outside part of the plate and got Gonzalez with the sink in his pitch. The second at bat, Holland worked similarly to the first at bat, however Gonzalez adjusted to the sink in the pitch but the pitch did not sink as much and Gonzalez wound up getting under it. The third at bat, Holland got Gonzalez out on an inside pitch, Gonzalez was looking away and got on top of the ball leading to a weak grounder. In the fourth at bat, Gonzalez hammered a hanging curve foul and then proceeded to strike out.
Middle of the 9th inning: Padres 7, Rangers 3
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