Friars Tangle Brandon's Webb

That's why they play the games!
On paper, the Diamondbacks had the advantage by throwing their ace Brandon Webb against the Padres Justin Germano (7-7). Although walking a tightrope most the evening, Germano stayed away from the Dbacks fatal bite and came away with the victory and a quality start in San Diego's 6-4 win. The Friars erupted against Webb in the 6th for 4 of their 6 runs, starting with a booming blast by center fielder Mike Cameron. Although the Pads left the bases loaded in the inning the 3 run lead was sufficient enough for the Pads pen to record the final 9 outs. Doug Brocail threw in the 7th and surrendered a 2 out solo shot, that was the only damage done the remainder of the night. Buddy Black used Heath Bell to set up his HOF closer, as Trevor Hoffman tossed a scoreless 9th for his 35th save in 40 chances.

Standings:
The Pads pulled within 1 game of the front running Diamondbacks and maintained their 3 game lead over the Phillies, who won their 3rd straight, in the wild card.

Notes:

Khalil Greene stayed hot with 2 hits and ties Josh Bard with 2 RBI Tuesday night.

Chris Young felt good enough to take some hacks during BP today, and is scheduled to start on Thursday night in the series finale.

Padres spark plug and emotional leader, Milton Bradley, will wake up with a bruise on his leg after he snapped his bat like a twig after striking out ~ the Petco crowd seemed to love Bradley's antics.