October 10th, 2010 by sarah
As of yesterday:
Rivers vs. Oakland 8-0
SD vs. Oakland 13 wins in last 13 games
Spread Chargers, 6.5 points
Today:
The Bolts special teams looked more like “special” as in short bus with helmuts… Two blocked punts and a costly fumble that led to the Raiders winning 64 yard TD. Final score: 35-27. I want to puke. The Chargers dominated on paper but lost the game themselves. And losing to the only NFL team whose colors are claimed by gang bangers everywhere! The Padres disappointed me last week and now this- not a good month for SD sports fans!
October 3rd, 2010 by sarah
The Padres led me on winning both Friday and Saturday night. I feel like a four-eyed, brace face who was smiled at by the hottest boy in junior high only to see his gaze is directed at the girl behind me. It was do or die, with the Phils dropping a game to the Braves earlier after taking the first two. And if the Pads had won tonight, it would have been the interesting three way tie scenario. Alas, they stared at the Giants celebration in disbelief. And I’m well aware they wouldn’t have been a strong contender in the post season, so I’ll wait for next year… So I’ll join the Phillies fan base- go NL! At least the Chargers won!
September 9th, 2010 by sarah
1) Dust off the bats
2) Clean up the lineup
3) Sweep the Dodgers
Isn’t it better to win games? It’s not much, but at least it’s a 2 game lead. Back to playing like the Padres- good small ball offense and pitching that just reeked of all kinds of filthy, especially from Corey Luebke. Let’s not look back…
Except to keep our eyes on Colorado! Those damn Rockies have ascended their way up the NL West, just 4.5 games back. And I don’t know about you but I’m not comfortable counting them out until they are locked in the basement. The Pads start a “make it or break it” 4 game series with the Giants tonight at Petco. Home field advantage or not, the Pads are feeling the heat like a lobster tossed into a pot of boiling water. Then they head to Colorado next week, where the Rockies win twice as many games as they lose at their own ballpark. September is going to be a tough month, especially after a 10 game slide like a stripper down a pole. Don’t lose your shirts this time SD!
September 7th, 2010 by sarah
That wasn’t an earthquake in San Diego last night- it was a collective sign of relief followed by a round of cheering and applause. The Padres finally managed to outscore their opponents. And go figure, they did it with the help of fundamental baseball playing. We’re embarking on the final weeks before post season baseball. This better be the beginning of a winning streak, something similar to the 1932 Pirates after their 10 consecutive losses while leading their division. Just don’t end up 4 back at the end of the season like they did!
What other teams leading their divisions have had 10 game losing streaks? None. Because you don’t lead a division by losing 10 straight, duh!
August 30th, 2010 by sarah
Verdict on my knee is in- no splice and dice right now, but two torn ligaments: MCL and MPFL. The last ligament tear the doc called “unusual.” Instead of surgery, I’m outfitted with the knee equivalent of a 1950′s scoliosis brace. It covers from my ankle to mid-thigh with a NASA-like control system. Call me a trendsetter- Spring shows will show emaciated models able to walk the runway with the help of this baby! This is the kind of brace that elicits pitying glances from bystanders and sends children hiding behind their mothers’ legs.
Better yet- my “normal” MRI 4 years ago showed a torn MCL then too. I probably could have been wearing stilettos 10 years ago. Those are great for heel-toe technique right?
Kids- don’t grow up to be athletes. My worst beer injury has been taken care of with a high carb breakfast and a few ibuprofens.
