The offense still was not impressive, but it was enough to beat the Cardinals 3-2. Earlier in the day, the Padres had a meeting behind closed doors. One can only guess what it was about, but it is pretty likely that managed Bud Black had plenty to say about the teams abysmal performance to this point in the season.
The game changing play was Kevin Kouzmanhoff’s three run homer in the sixth inning that was all the Padres needed. They had just six hits in the game, but the Cardinals managed just seven. Kouzmanhoff had two hits, as did Khalil Greene.
Greg Maddux started and kept the game close enough that one swing of the bat reversed the score. Maddux went five innings allowing the Cardinals their two runs. He struck out two while giving up five hits. Bryan Corey picked up the win, his first of the year.
Trevor Hoffman worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning to pick up his ninth save of the year.
Joel Pinero allowed just the three runs off the homer in 5.2 innings, but took the loss for the Cardinals. Troy Glaus, Yadier Molina and Cear Izturis each contributed two hits. Albert Pujols had the only other hit for the Cards.