Hollywood Blvd. News – San Diego Padres Edition
- Updated: March 8, 2015
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Check out the recap from yesterdays win:
“James Shields made his much-anticipated debut with the San Diego Padres Saturday and threw a scoreless inning against the San Francisco Giants as timely hitting withstood a late Giants rally to seal a 7-6 Padres victory.
Wil Myers hit a solo home run in the fourth inning off Tim Lincecum, Will Middlebrooks went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored, and Alexi Amarista was 1-for-2 with a two-RBI double to lead the way on offense for the Padres.
Yangervis Solarte was 2-for-3 with a run scored, and Derek Norris went 1-for-4 and caught six innings before being replaced by Austin Hedges.”
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The San Diego Padres kicked off their Cactus League schedule as they played two games with their companions at Peoria Sports Complex, the Seattle Mariners:
“Game 1
It was the first opportunity for Padres fans to see Matt Kemp and Justin Upton in action. The starting pitcher for the Padres was converted outfielder Jason Lane. Lane is best known for his days as an outfielder for the Houston Astros.
Cameron Maybin started the game with a lead-off single and stolen base in the 1st.
The highlight of the game came in the 7th-inning when Justin Upton belted a ball off of the center field batters-eye for his first home run in a San Diego uniform. Upton finished 1-3 on the day.
Yangervis Solarte accounted for two of the Padres seven hits. A great start for him as he tries to win the starting job at third base.”
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