In case you couldn't tear yourself away from the ancient and royal festivities surrounding Strasmus Day in our Nation's capital, the Padres played a tense game last night in New York.
(They say Stephen Strasburg walked on the Potomac as part of his game preparation.)
A Chase Headley single and Adrian Gonzalez double with one out in the first started the Padres off, and for a long while it looked like it would be enough. Clayton Richard threw very well and had a shutout with two out in the seventh, when Jose Reyes hit the tying HR to left (although that shot would have to be confirmed via replay).
(Strasburg free climbs the Washington Monument as part of his strength and conditioning program.)
San Diego had opportunities to forge ahead. Lance Zawadzki doubled with one out in the eighth and was left. Scott Hairston got to second thanks to a David Wright throwing error and was stranded. David Eckstein singled and was moved to second on a sacrifice bunt, but he stayed right there. One only gets so many opportunities to win a game.
(Strasburg puts his pants on both legs at the same time without jumping.)
Based on bullpen usage during the Philadelphia series, Edward Mujica was the most rested arm down there as this game headed into extras. Mujica has allowed the second most HR by a reliever in the NL behind only Juan Guitterez of Arizona, and he crept closer in that department as Ike Davis rounded the bases off him. 2-1 Mets in 11.
(Strasburg has sent his Mom flowers every day since he signed his ML contract.)
Coupled with another Dodger win, the Padres fell out of first place for the first time since April 19. It doesn't get any easier for San Diego, they get Johan Santana again today.
The SABR mini-regional Saturday was a success, and I will have a post on that up later Wednesday.
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