Padres Finally Swept

Published on August 3, 2011 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Padres News Release


The Tucson Padres have been swept for the first time this season. The Padres fell 8-4 Tuesday night and lost all four games of the series against the Salt Lake Bees. The Padres won just four of 16 meetings against the Angels Triple-A affiliate this season.

Anthony Rizzo had all four RBIs for the Padres Tuesday, hitting two sacrifice flies to go along with a two run home run. The Padres had a 3-2 lead in the fourth when Salt Lake scored six times in a nine batter inning. The Bees had four hits in the rally, including a two run home run by Hank Conger. Salt Lake used just two pitchers in the game - Trevor Bell, who pitched six innings and allowed three runs, and Ryan Ketchner who picked up a three-inning save.

Tucson's bullpen was strong in the loss, with Joe Thatcher, Pat Neshek and Brad Brach pitching a scoreless inning each.

Next Game: Wednesday, 7:00 pm at Kino Stadium - New Orleans RHP Chris Volstad (1-0, 0.00) vs. Tucson RHP Jeremy Hefner (7-5, 5.40). Social Media Night - follow the Tucson Padres on Facebook on Twitter to receive special ticket discounts. Also, Wiener Wednesday - one dollar hot dogs all game.

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