Most of us were settling into the work week after Labor Day weekend, and apparently so were the Padres (even though they worked and won on Monday). After starting their three game series against the Boston Red Sox with a win, the Friars were hoping to make it two in a row at Petco Park Tuesday night. Sadly, that’s not how this game went down.
Don’t Call It a Comeback
Tuesday afternoon the Padres welcomed outfielder Jon Jay back from the 60 day disabled list. Before his return, Jay played in three rehab games for Single-A Lake Elsinore, where he went 3-for-10 with a double, a walk and three runs scored. He was originally placed on the 15-day disabled list in June after suffering a right forearm fracture. While it’s nice to have him back on the roster, it would be even nicer to have him in the lineup.
To the Diamond
Right handed pitcher Paul Clemens was on the mound for the Padres. He faced Red Sox righty Clay Buchholz. It was a scoreless game until the fourth inning when the Boston bats came to life. Jackie Bradley Jr. launched a two run homer to right field, followed by a Chris Young home run to left for good measure and a 3-0 lead for the Red Sox.
The home run challenge was answered by Padres infielder Ryan Schimpf. His solo homer to the right field put the Friars on the board for the first and only time in this game.
Boston brought in two more runs in the fifth inning to take the 5-1 lead over San Diego. Jay made an appearance in the bottom of the seventh inning to pinch hit for Leonel Campos and struck out swinging.
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The Padres lost game two against the Red Sox with a score of 5-1. They’ll close out the series Wednesday evening at Petco Park before hosting the Colorado Rockies to end their week long home stand.
