The Padres showed an offensive spark that has been lacking all season in a 6-4 win over the Mariners. The struggles at the dish have been highly publicized and criticized openly this year.
Brian Giles led the way for the Padres with a 4-5 game with two runs driven in. Tadahito Iguchi pounded out three hits including a huge homer in the second inning. He had two runs and RBI’s. Jody Gerut, Kevin Kouzmanhoff and Khalil Greene all had two hits for the Padres as well.
The bats got going early, scoring three in the first inning and one in each of the next two. The Mariners put up a three spot of their own in the bottom of the second. Kenji Johjima hit a two run homer with two outs in that big inning.
Chris Young picked up the win despite being hit around. He gave up all four of the Mariners run in six innings. He walked four and struck out five. Miguel Batista was rocked by the Padres, something few pitchers can claim this year. He gave up six runs and nine hits in just 5.1 innings.
Trevor Hoffman picked up his eighth save of the year in the game. He struck out batters for all three outs in the ninth.