Today's Game: Padres (3-2) vs. Pirates (1-4)

First Pitch @ 1:05 PM PST

Pitching Matchup
PIT: LHP Dave Williams
2-4, 52.2 IP, 1.26 WHIP, 4.49, 1.94 K/BB Established Performance Level
0-0, 2.2 IP, 0.75 WHIP, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 K/BB vs. SD in 2004


SD: RHP Tim Redding
0-0, 0.1 IP, 0.00 WHIP, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 K/BB in 2005
6-9, 121.1 IP, 1.55 WHIP, 4.99 ERA, 0.81 K/BB Established Performance Level
0-0, 8.1 IP, 1.92 WHIP, 6.48 ERA, 0.75 K/BB vs. PIT in 2004

Today's game is the first start for both Williams and Redding. Neither pitcher's statistics offer much insight into anything other than why they are #5 starters. It is my expectation that the Padres will continue to hit this afternoon and will be able to take the series from the Pirates. I also expect the Pirates to continue to struggle at the dish even against Redding. Tim's getting a fresh start and he's looking to do something with it. I think we'll see a more effective Tim Redding than Astros' Fans saw last season. Look for a return to 2003 numbers in pitcher-friendly PetCo Park.

Redding vs. Current Pirates
Opposing hitter	AB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
Jack Wilson	21	.381	.409	.429	.838
Craig Wilson	18	.333	.333	.444	.778
Rob Mackowiak	8	.000	.333	.000	.333
Tike Redman	4	.250	.400	.250	.650.
Ty Wigginton	4	.000	.200	.000	.200
Jason Bay	4	.250	.250	.500	.750
Benito Santiago	3	.000	.250	.000	.250
Daryle Ward	3	.667	.750	1.667	2.417
Matt Lawton	2	.500	.667	.500	1.000
Humberto Cota	2	.500	.500	.500	1.000
Bobby Hill	2	.000	.000	.000	.000
David Ross	2	.000	.000	.000	.000
Freddy Sanchez	2	.000	.000	.000	.000

Williams vs. Current Padres
Opposing hitter	AB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
Mark Loretta	7	.286	.286	.429	.714
Ryan Klesko	3	.667	.667	1.000	1.667
Phil Nevin	2	.500	.667	1.000	1.667
Sean Burroughs	2	.000	.000	.000	.000
Brian Giles	1	.000	.000	.000	.000
Ramon Hernandez	1	.000	.000	.000	.000
Khalil Greene	1	.000	.000	.000	.000