Thoughts on tonight's game:
Padilla was off from the beginning tonight, his line: 3.2 IP, 7 R, 7 ER, 4 BB, 1 SO
He also balked in a run and hit Teixeira twice. Are you concerned with Padilla?
Derek Holland struggled again giving up 3 hits and 2 runs in 1.1 innings raising his E.R.A. to 6.33. These outings are good for developing his maturity as a big league pitcher.
Nelson Cruz hit a 3-run blast to left field in front of his family in New York. It was his 15th of the season and he has been on a tear lately (8 HRs in last 13 games). I am loving what I am seeing right now from Cruz, the future is bright.
Chris Davis.....what can you say? He ONLY struck out once tonight against a good strikeout pitcher, but still hitless going 0-4 with 3 flyouts. Now he did make contact 3 times and I guess at this point we should be happy with that. He did do his best impression of a woman again by making a stretch play at first base. His defense is keeping him in the lineup at this point, but for how long? Batting average sits at .189......yikes!
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