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Dreamchasers, Part Two: Albitz Lands in Lincoln

September 2, 2010
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How do you chase the dream of big league baseball when the dream doesn’t chase you back? Part two of our series profiles UCSD’s all-time hits leader Vance Albitz, who spent the summer playing independent league baseball:

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Phillies Flatten Pads, Complete Sweep

August 29, 2010

The Padres committed a season-worst four errors in a 5-0 loss to the Phillies, suffering a series sweep and their first four-game losing streak of 2010. The complete 619 Sports wrapup from Petco Park:

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Sunday Seven: Defense Wins Championships

August 29, 2010
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The Chargers offense looks good even without VJ, and the Padres offense is much improved. But will the defenses let down our local teams? Part of Craig Elsten’s Sunday Seven column on 619 Sports:

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Last Time’s The Charm For Arizona

August 26, 2010

The Diamondbacks made sure they wouldn’t be swept at Petco Park this season, banging out 16 hits in an 11-5 win over the Padres. The complete 619 Sports report from the Gaslamp:

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Dream Chasers Walk Rocky Road To “The Show” (Part One)

August 26, 2010
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619 Sports catches up with two local baseball stars who are battling to try and keep their careers alive in the minor leagues:

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Padres Are Snake Charmers At Petco

August 25, 2010
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Will Venable and Chris Denorfia (pictured) hit two-run homers to pace the Padres’ 16th shutout of the season, and seventh win in as many tries against Arizona at home. The complete 619 Sports recap from Petco Park:

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Rivers Gives A Licking In Loss to Cowboys

August 22, 2010

While the Chargers first-team defense dominated Tony Romo and the Cowboys, it was a tackle by San Diego QB Philip Rivers that had everyone talking. 619 Sports was at Qualcomm Stadium for complete coverage of the Chargers’ 2nd preseason game:

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Sunday Seven: Goodbye Giants

August 15, 2010
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With another series victory in San Francisco, the Padres only have one more team that can beat them in 2010: themselves. One of seven thoughts on the seventh day from 619Sports.Net’s Craig Elsten:

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Mathews Makes His Mark in Chargers Preseason Win

August 14, 2010
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All eyes were on the San Diego Chargers rookie running back, and he responded with 50 yards on 9 carries in his Bolts debut. Read the complete 619Sports.Net recap from Qualcomm Stadium:

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Padres Sweep Pirates, Prep for Showdown

August 12, 2010

The Pirates are terrible, and the Padres took maximum advantage in 2010, beating the Bucs in all six contests including a 3-0 win Thursday at Petco Park. Next up, a showdown with San Francisco. Complete game coverage from 619Sports.Net:

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Ludwick Powers Padres Past Pittsburgh

August 11, 2010
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Ryan Ludwick’s first two homers as a Padre helped San Diego to a 4-1 win over Pittsburgh, stretching out their lead in the NL West. Watch a postgame video interview with Ludwick in the 619 Sports recap from Petco Park:

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Sunday Seven: Padres Slowing Down

August 8, 2010
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The Padres are still leading the NL West, but their offense has slowed down and their pitching is starting to fade. Can San Diego hold on for a playoff berth? Elsten looks at this topic in depth, part of his Sunday Seven column on 619Sports.Net:

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Sunday Seven: Padres Betting on Your Interest

August 1, 2010
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The Padres have bumped up their payroll with the acquisitions of Ludwick and Tejada. But will San Diego fans fill the seats enough to make Jeff Moorad’s financial gamble pay off? One of seven topics in Elsten’s Sunday Seven column:

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Padres Trade For Tejada, Edge LA

July 30, 2010
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The Padres pulled out a 3-2 walkoff win over the Dodgers on Thursday, but the real talk centered around their acquisition of veteran infielder Miguel Tejada. Watch postgame video from Adrian Gonzalez in the 619Sports.Net recap:

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Padres Answer Back, Beat LA 6-1

July 28, 2010
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The Padres came back from an early 1-0 deficit and broke it open late, beating the Dodgers 6-1 to even their showdown series. Read the complete 619Sports.Net recap from Petco Park!

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For the Last Time, A Wish List for Jed

July 28, 2010
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What’s the one, simple, affordable move which could help propel the Padres to an NL West title? 619 Sports’ Craig Elsten has the answer (hint: it involves a running mate for the man pictured, lefty reliever Joe Thatcher):

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