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The Rookies are contributing. That continues to be the story in San Diego. Last night the Padres’ rookies four runs accounted for almost half of the offense in San Diego’s 9-5 win over the Cardinals in St. Louis.

Despite only going 4-for-18 so far in his big league campaign, Rymer Liriano has showed great patience at the plate by waiting out five walks (three of which came last night). His OBP is now .400 since getting called up.

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Jake Goebbert is also making the most of his stint. Last night Goebbert shined, going 1-for-3 with a bases clearing triple that plated his former El Paso teammate. The chemistry between Liriano and Goebbert could lead to some big moments for the still-developing Padres’ offense, and I would expect Bud Black to keep the two prospects hitting back-to-back in the lineup.

Jesse Hahn struggled early, giving up four earned runs in the second inning, and another earned run in the fifth. Hahn has shown moments of brilliance this year, but has been tagged in his last three starts. Despite the rough outing, Hahn’s ERA is is hanging around at 2.96 and the Pads’ offense was able to help him avoid the taking home the Loss.

Who is the next prospect to sign their ticket to the Bigs? Read on to find out!

Jul 28, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jason Lane (57) delivers a pitch to an Atlanta Braves batter in the second inning of their game at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Triple A: El Paso Chihuahuas (61-67)

El Paso’s offense struggled last night with the absence of Rymer Liriano and Jake Goebbert in the lineup. Jason Lane pitched his heart out, but ultimately the Chihuahuas were unable to capitalize on Lane’s fantastic eight innings of work and lost this one at home to the Memphis Redbirds 2-1.

The game was scoreless through seven innings until the Red Birds scored in the top of the eighth. The run was unearned and came when San Diego native, Xavier Scruggs, reached on a catching error by first baseman Jonathan Galvez. Scruggs would advance to second base on the error. The next batter would sacrifice bunt Scruggs over to third and he would score on a sacrifice fly to center.

Surprisingly, Lane was left in the game to lead off the top of the bottom of the eighth inning and reached on a single to get the offense going. Lane was quickly replaced by the speedy Rico Noel, but the chess move was countered on the next play when Cameron Maybin would ground into a force out to the short stop. Maybin reached safely on the fielder’s choice and advanced to second on a single by Tyler Greene. Jonathan Galvez walked to load the bases for Jeff Francoeur who hit a sacrifice fly to center field which scored Maybin. Yeison Asencio would pop out to the catcher, stranding two baserunners.

The Chihuahuas would surrender a run in the top of ninth and came out swinging in the bottom of the ninth.

Literally.

Cody Decker, Adam Moore, and Taylor Lindsey all struck out swinging to end the game.

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Jason Lane: 8 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 4 K

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Cody Decker: 0-for-3, BB, 3 K

Catcher Austin Hedges. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Double A: San Antonio Missions (61-64)

The Missions were able to avenge Friday’s loss to the visiting Northwest Arkansas Naturals with a 2-1 victory in San Antonio last night. The Missions are currently in last place in the Texas League South division and find themselves seven games out of first place.

Despite their current position in the standings, there is plenty of excitement around the San Antonio Missions and their talented roster. The number one, four, and eighth prospects in the Padres’ system are all fine tuning their skills in Double A San Antonio.

The number one overall prospect, Austin Hedges, is just about ready to go. And last night he proved that again with consistency.

Although Hedges’ batting average is only hovering around .236, he is usually good for one hit a per game. Hedges currently has nine hits and a walk over the last ten games. He is riding a seven-game hitting streak into tonight’s game.

The number one catching prospect in the entire MLB might not need to do much more than that to get his call up, as his defensive prowess and ability to call a game are hard to argue with.

Alex Dickerson doubled in the bottom of the second and them scored on a Cody Overbeck single to get the Missions on the board first.

Cory Spangenberg singled in the third inning and made it to third on a one out single by Austin Hedges. Hedges was tagged out on the play when he tried to stretch his single into a double. Spangenberg would score during the next at bat on a wild pitch.

The Naturals scored in the top of the fourth on a fielding error.

That was it for the scoring. James Needy pitched seven great innings, only allowing three hits while striking out seven. R.J. Alvarez was lights out in the ninth, striking out two en route to his fifth save.

Future Friar of the Game

Alex Dickerson: 3-for-3, 2B, R

Austin Hedges: 1-for-4. 7 game hitting streak

James Needy: 7 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 7 K, W

R.J. Alvarez: 1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K, S

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Hunter Renfroe: 0-for-4

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Single A: Lake Elsinore Storm (67-58)

There wasn’t much excitement in Rancho Cucamonga last night as the Quakes hosted the Lake Elsinore Storm. Psh, some host! The Quakes were hardly accommodating. The Storm managed only four hits the entire game and lost a rough one 1-5.

The bats of Mallex Smith and Jose Rondon weren’t particularly active in the one and two spots in the order. That also worked in their advantage. While the duo went a combined 0-for-4, they also waited out five walks. While 5-for-9 is particularly impressive, that doesn’t do much good when the heart of the lineup goes 1-for-12 with a walk and four strikeouts.

The Quakes scored on a throwing error in the first, an RBI single in the second, and a home run in the third.

The Storm’s lone run came from four walks in the fourth.

The Quakes would put the Storm out their misery with two more runs in the bottom of the seventh and would hold onto their four run lead for the win.

Lake Elsinore is now boasts a 5-10 record in the month of August but finds themselves just two games out of first place in the California League’s South Division. Winning the next two games against Rancho Cucamonga could put them back on top with a share of first place.

Future Friar of the Game

Mallex Smith: 0-for-2, 3 BB, K

Jose Rondon: 0-for-2, 2 BB,

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Gabriel Quintana: 0-for-4, 2 K

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Single A: Fort Wayne TinCaps (53-67)

The Fort Wayne TinCaps were downed 10-5 at home last night against the Lake County Captains.

The offense did their job. Trea Turner continued his remarkable run of dominance in the Midwest league, going 2-for-5 while scoring a run.

Turner’s batting average is currently at .403 despite hitting .268 over the past ten games. Turner “only” has eleven hits during that stretch, while walking five times, and striking out ten. If there is one complaint about Turner’s number since breaking with the TinCaps, it’s his strikeout numbers. Turner has 29 strikeouts through 31 games in Fort Wayne. Turner also struck out 19 times in 23 games with the Eugene Emeralds.

Dustin Peterson continues to struggle in his role with the team. Peterson went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Despite going 0-for-3, Jake Bauers still managed to be productive on a sacrifice fly to left field.

The Fort Wayne pitching staff left much to be desired. Jeffrey Enloe pitched just 2.2 innings and allowed six runs (five earned) on eight hits and two walks. Three of the eight hits went deep. His replacement, Tyler Wood, didn’t fare much better. Wood also only managed to stay in the game for 2.2 innings after giving up four earned runs on six hits and one walk.

Future Friar of the Game

Trea Turner: 2-for-5

Future Friar of the Game

Franmil Reyes: 0-for-3, BB, 2 K

Mandatory Credit: Arizona Tourism and Events

Single A: Eugene Emeralds (11-12) Lost 6-3

Rookie: AZL Padres (13-32) Lost 15-4

Rookie: DSL Padres (17-47) Won 5-3

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