Showing posts with label San Diego Padres. Show all posts
Showing posts with label San Diego Padres. Show all posts

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Padres Strike a Blow for Texas

The Padres took another step in their quest to become the National League team of Texas when their AA affiliate San Antonio threw a no-hitter in the Lone Star state.  Three Missions' pitchers completed their gem at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi.

The Missions starter, James Needy faced one batter over the minimum in seven innings of work.  He allowed only an infield single to the Hooks' Rene Garcia in the sixth inning; however, after the game, the official scorer ruled that the hit had actually been an error.

Needy was relieved by Frank Garces and R.J. Alvarez.  The duo wrapped up a 6-0 Missions win by throwing one perfect inning of relief each.  San Antonio now leads their season series with Corpus Christi 13 games to nine.

Monday, July 28, 2014

Jason Lane to Make First Big League Start Today

UPDATE:  Lane took the loss in his debut. However, he pitched six scoreless innings against the Braves.  At one point, he retired 14 of 16 batters.  He allowed a solo home run in the 7th inning.  His final line was 6 IP, 6 hits and 1 run allowed.  He also picked up a base hit at the plate.

Jason Lane is scheduled to make his first big league start as a pitcher Monday afternoon in Atlanta for the San Diego Padres.  Lane, who made two relief appearances for the Padres earlier in the season, has started 19 games for AAA El Paso so far in 2014.

Lane, 37, won his most recent start for the Chihuahuas on Wednesday against Sacramento.  In that contest, Lane allowed two earned runs in six innings.  He also went 3 for 3 with a home run at the plate.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Jason Lane and his 0.00 ERA Back to El Paso

After pitching 4 1/3 scoreless innings over two outings for San Diego in his big league pitching debut, Jason Lane was designated for assignment and consequently outrighted back to AAA El Paso by the Padres. The move was necessitated to make room on the Padres' roster for Andrew Cashner, who had been on the disabled list.  Lane rejoins the Chihuahuas in El Paso where they are currently on an eight-game home stand.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

#TexasPadres Headed to Minute Maid Park Tonight

The Padres push into Texas reaches Houston tonight when the organization's AA affiliate, the San Antonio Missions face Corpus Christi at Minute Maid Park.  For Padres fans in the Lone Star state, today's game is a great chance to see several Padres' prospects in action.  The contest also provides a perfect opportunity to represent the #TexasPadres.

If you are going to the game in Houston, show your Padre Mania, whatever form that may take, by tweeting a picture of it @Royal_Worm using the hashtag #TexasPadres.  I will do my best to retweet your enthusiasm.  If you need a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing, here you go:

Missions and Chihuahuas Gear-  Wear the gear of one of the Padres' two Texas-based affiliates to the game tonight.  Take a picture of yourself and tweet it.  It's quick, easy and effective.

Jason Lane works on so Many Levels- The former Astro and Chihuahua recently made his big league pitching debut with the Padres.  Wearing his jersey at MMP= a #TexasPadres home run AND strike out at the same time.

Don't Forget your Texas baseball History-  The Padres have had other affiliates in Texas during their history.  If you show up at the game in Amarillo Gold Sox(1976-82) or Beaumont Golden Gators(1983-86) gear, you will fit right in with the #TexasPadres.

Johnny Baseball-  #TexasPadres is guaranteed to win Twitter tonight if someone finds Padres' draft pick Johnny Manziel at the ballpark in a Padres cap and records the occasion for posterity.

Rice Owls are Welcome- The starting pitcher for San Antonio tonight, Josh Geer, pitched in college just down the street at Rice University.  In addition, the Padres selected Rice's Zech Lemond in the third round of last week's draft making him the newest #TexasPadre.

If You Can't Make it to Houston, Don't Worry- If you can't make it to Houston because you are in El Paso, San Antonio, or even, Forney(I'm talking to you, Josh Geer fans), you can still add to the #TexasPadres fun. Just grab your most convenient picture taking device, and you are in business.








Monday, June 9, 2014

Former Rice Owl to Start at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday Night

A former Rice Owl is scheduled to start San Antonio's game Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park against the Corpus Christi Hooks.  Josh Geer, who won 12 games for Rice in 2005, has made 12 starts in 2014 for the Padres' AA affiliate.

Geer was drafted in the third round by the Padres after the 2005 season.  He reached the majors in 2008 and 2009, and appeared in a total of 24 games(22 starts) for San Diego over those two seasons.

In 2005, with Rice, Geer was the Most Outstanding Player of the Minute Maid Park College Baseball Classic.  He allowed just one unearned run over eight innings against Texas A&M in an Owls victory on February 12, 2005.  Geer also made one Major League start at Minute Maid Park as a Padre in 2009.


Thursday, June 5, 2014

Padres fans in Houston, You Can See some Prospects Next Week

Houston-based fans of the San Diego Padres will have a chance to sample a large helping of the club's future prospects next Tuesday(June 10) at Minute Maid Park. The Padres will continue carving out their niche in Texas when theirAA affiliate San Antonio is takes on Corpus Christi in Houston on Tuesday at 6:10 p.m.

Ten of the Padres' top 30 prospects(according to Baseball America's pre-season rankings) are currently on the Missions' roster.  Here is an alphabetical look at the prospects coming to Houston next week.

Asencio, Yeison, 24, OF(#24).  Asencio plays mostly right field for the Missions.  He has 14 extra-base hits in 212 at bats so far in 2014.

Barbato, Johnny, 21, RHP(#30).  A sixth round pick in the 2010 draft, Barbato is San Antonio's closer.  He has recorded 15 saves to this point in the season.

Campos, Leonel, 26, RHP(#21). Campos is being used exclusively out of the bullpen by San Antonio.  He started the season at AAA El Paso, but struggled at that level.

Fuentes, Reymond, 23, OF(#20). The speedy outfielder started the year with El Paso at AAA.  He has 13 stolen bases through 51 games in 2014.

Hedges, Austin, 21, C(#1). San Diego picked Hedges out of high school in the second round of the 2011 draft.  He has thrown out 41% of those attempting to steal against him this season.

Jankowski, Travis, 22, OF(#17). Jankowski was a first round pick in 2012 while he was helping lead Stony Brook to the College World Series.  He is currently on the disabled list and hasn't played since late April.

Liriano, Rymer, 22, OF(#6). After missing 2013 with injury, Liriano is producing for San Antonio.  In 213 at bats, he has 23 extra-base hits(10 home runs), 34 RBI and an .829 OPS.

Oramas, Juan, 24, LHP(#18). The Mexico native has just returned to San Antonio after two months in the El Paso rotation.  He pitched seven scoreless innings and allowed two hits in his first start back with the Missions.

Portillo, Adys, 22, RHP(#28). Like Campos, Portillo is hanging out in the bullpen.  He has struck out 35 batters in 28 2/3 IP.

Spangenburg, Cory, 23, IF(#11). Spangenburg was the 10th over-all pick in the 2011 draft.  He has been on the disabled list since mid-April.


 

Monday, April 28, 2014

Jason Lane to Claim Special Spot in Chihuahua History

How Jason Lane's attempt to return to the big leagues as a pitcher will turn out is still unclear.  However, after Monday night, his place in El Paso Chihuahua history will be a certainty.  Lane is slated to be the starting pitcher tonight in the first home game in Chihuahua history.

Lane, 37, who spent several years in the majors as an outfielder, is in his third full season as a pitcher.  He has made four starts thus far for El Paso, the Padres' AAA affiliate. 

The game begins at 7:05 pm(El Paso time) at Southwest University Park.  The contest marks the return of affiliated baseball to El Paso.  The last affiliated team left the city after the 2004 season.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Jason Lane and the Chihuahuas Tour Reaches Las Vegas

If this is Monday, Jason Lane must be pitching in Las Vegas.  Former big league outfielder Jason Lane is scheduled to make his fourth start in as many cities for the El Paso Chihuahuas Monday night in Las Vegas.  Lane, who is attempting a return to the major leagues as a pitcher, has a 1.00 ERA in his first three starts for San Diego's AAA affiliate.

The Chihuahuas are a team without a home until their new stadium in El Paso opens next Monday.  Lane has made starts at Reno, Tucson(technically a home game) and Albuquerque thus far in 2014.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Jason Lane Goes For Win Number Three Tonight

Jason Lane takes the mound tonight for the El Paso Chihuahuas looking for his third win in as many 2014 starts.  Lane, who appeared in the 2005 World Series as an outfielder for Houston, is attempting a return to the Major Leagues as a pitcher.

In his first two starts for San Diego's AAA affiliate this season, Lane has allowed a total of 10 hits and one run in 12 innings pitched.  While his first two outings were against Reno, Lane pitches tonight in Albuquerque against the Isotopes.