The San Diego Padres kicked off a three game set against the first place Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park Friday night. The Friars are hoping to get above .500 after returning from a winning road trip at 31-31 on the season.
Here are some notes for the homestand:
Wil Myers made a start at first base Friday. He's normally in center field but he's said that he likes playing first, he feels comfortable there, so a little bit of a platoon situation perhaps with Yonder Alonso, who's hitting .400 since coming off the disabled list.
Myers was hitting .291 with five homers, 19 RBIs and three stolen bases before going on the disabled list with left wrist tendinitis. He was activated and joined the team in Atlanta.
Another switch: Alonso was taking ground balls at third base, while Will Middlebrooks (normally at third base) was taking ground balls at shortstop – (confused yet?) -- so ... could this infield be something we see in the future?
Manager Bud Black said: “Possibly" ... Mysterious, but normally, that means yes.
One last note: Pitcher Cory Luebke was in the club house Friday; he'll be making his first rehab start in Lake Elsinore this weekend.
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The lefty was at the top of his game until he injured his elbow. The last time he pitched in a game was April 2012. He's had two Tommy John surgeries since.
So, a long road for Luebke, good to see him getting back on the mound.
