Padres find RIGHT lineup against lefty

The Padres had a big night behind Greg Maddux Tuesday, scoring 8 runs and picking up a game on the rest of the NL West while blanking the Rockies. Jeff Francis had won 8 consecutive starts prior to being chased with one on in the forth; all Friar runs were charged to Francis. Manager Bud Black went with a heavy right handed lineup, starting Morgan Ensberg at first with Marcus Giles getting the nod at second and Geoff Blum shifting to left field. Kevin Kouzmanoff had 3 hits to go with 3 RBI. Both Kouz and Ensberg hit bombs. Maddux collected his first win since June, getting assists from Cla Merdith, Joe Thatcher and Doug Brocail, who was activate from bereavement leave prior to game. Mike Thompson was optioned to AAA Portland to make room for Brocail.