I wasn't there ...
That's right. The Padres play the longest game in club history -- in fact, has it ended yet -- and yours truly, Corey Brock, beat writer for the team was not only not there but was home asleep, resting up for a morning flight to Phoenix for the start of a three-game series against Arizona.
You know what happens with games like night, right? It's kind of like a no-hitter, though not as cool where, years down the road, people will claim to have been at PETCO Park the night the Padres played 22 innings. I won't be one of them.
It's a little funny, though. I've missed two games this season (we do get days off) and that was one of them. I don't feel too bad about missing it because, chances are, we'll likely experience that (maybe not 22 innings, but at least another long extra-innings game) at some point over the season.
My plan is to catch up with some of the players at Chase Field today to talk about the game and get their insights. Remember: The Padres left for Phoenix after the game and likely didn't arrive at their hotel until 4 a.m.
Not, not exactly a restful way to prepare for facing the best team (record-wise) in baseball and with a short-handed bullpen, though there's a chance the Padres will recall a relief pitcher from Triple-A Portland, otherwise Bud Black better loosen up that left arm.
Come to think of it, I'm left-handed, too and my arm is fresh (I did play 18 holes yesterday), meaning I can "bring it" in upwards of 60 or so mph if needed. But let's hope it doesn't come to that.
Cheers, Corey
You know what happens with games like night, right? It's kind of like a no-hitter, though not as cool where, years down the road, people will claim to have been at PETCO Park the night the Padres played 22 innings. I won't be one of them.
It's a little funny, though. I've missed two games this season (we do get days off) and that was one of them. I don't feel too bad about missing it because, chances are, we'll likely experience that (maybe not 22 innings, but at least another long extra-innings game) at some point over the season.
My plan is to catch up with some of the players at Chase Field today to talk about the game and get their insights. Remember: The Padres left for Phoenix after the game and likely didn't arrive at their hotel until 4 a.m.
Not, not exactly a restful way to prepare for facing the best team (record-wise) in baseball and with a short-handed bullpen, though there's a chance the Padres will recall a relief pitcher from Triple-A Portland, otherwise Bud Black better loosen up that left arm.
Come to think of it, I'm left-handed, too and my arm is fresh (I did play 18 holes yesterday), meaning I can "bring it" in upwards of 60 or so mph if needed. But let's hope it doesn't come to that.
Cheers, Corey
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