The Padres split a four game series with the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend. The Padres took the finale in dramatic fashion, winning on a walk off homer by Adrian Gonzalez in the 18th inning. The homer brought home three runs and gave the Padres a 12-9 win.
Scott Hairston sent the game to extras when he hit a homer barely over the left field wall to tie the game at 7. The Reds came up and scored two in the 11th, and Brian Giles had a huge two run RBI double in the bottom of the inning with two outs to tie the game back up at 9.
The game went for 5 hours and 57 minutes. A total of 18 pitchers were used. Aaron Harang threw on two days rest, and was impressive to say the least. At one point Harang struck out seven straight Padres. He run up nine total in four innings. Edinson Volquez, the NL ERA leader, followed him on short rest. He took the loss after allowing Gonzalez’ homer.
The game featured a total of 39 hits, including the Padres pounding out 18. Gonzalez had four of the hits, including the Padres fifth homer of the game. He had a game high four RBI’s. Kevin Kouzmanhoff hit two homers in the game, among his three hits.
Ken Griffey Jr and Brandon Phillips each had three hits for the Reds. Joey Votto chipped in three as well. Adam Dunn and Phillips each hit a homer in the game.
The Reds had three blown saves in the game. Josh Banks, just called up from Triple A, picked up his first career win. He worked six scoreless innings of relief. He gave up five hits and struck out four while walking only two.
Volquez took the loss, his second of the year. His record stands at 7-2. The only Reds pitcher not to throw was Johnny Cueto.
The Reds Jerry Hairston Jr and his brother Scott each had a stolen base and an error in the game for their teams.
A total off 55 runners were left on base, 31 by the Reds and 24 by the Padres.
Greg Maddux started the game for the Padres, in what seems like a distant memory after all was said and done. He went 5.1 innings allowing six hits and four runs. Only one run was earned. He also struck out four in the game.
The Padres face a three game set with Washington, hoping to keep momentum going from the big win Sunday.