Padres 7, Astros 2
W:Latos (4-6)
L:Lyles (0-1)
Maybe not having this one on TV was a good thing. Plagued by shaky command early on, Jordan Lyles’ second start started off rough as he gave up three runs in the first inning and only lasted four. The 31 pitches in the first inning were more than he could overcome. Despite tightening it up as the game wore on, Lyles threw 96 pitches in only four innings and the game never was in doubt, similar to Saturday’s tilt.
FotF now has a 17-game hitting streak. Wallace was the only Astro with more than one hit, a single and a double. Bourn stole two bases, giving him 25 so far. Boojwah returned to play a little LF and he stole another, his 13th.
Lyles will get what could be his last start of this stint with the big club on Saturday against the Godless Red Devils from Georgia. With any luck the cavalry will be there to help run those fuckers back to humid nights on the reservation with plenty of firewater and itchy blankets to keep them company.
Off day Monday before those whiny shits from Jakeville pull into town.