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5th Time Is Finally the Charm: Maddux Gets Win Number 350

In the new math in Padre-ville, 3 + 9 + 3 + 530 + 6 = 350.  It all means that Greg Maddux’ three hundred fiftieth career victory was the sum of many parts.

A three run homer, the ninth of the season for Adrian Gonzalez, plus three solid innings of relief that included Trevor Hoffman’s five hundred thirtieth save of his career added to six innings from the Professor himself equals win number three hundred fifty for the ninth winningest pitcher of all time.  That last time will change before season’s end however, as Roger Clemens is in the eighth spot with 354 and I somehow get the feeling that he is staying retired this time.

The victory came in the fifth attempt, as Maddux had been 2-0 through his first three starts and 0-2 since.  It also snapped a five game losing streak for the National League West cellar-dwelling Friars, who have been in freefall, losing 18 of their last 22.

A flurry of changes that have started in response to that fall claimed another victim veteran, as Glendon Rusch was outrighted to Portland to make room for waiver claim Sean Henn.  Rusch was 1-2 with a 6.41 ERA.  He has cleared waivers and has 72 hours to decide whether to report to Portland.  Most likely he will refuse and become a free agent.

Another change saw catcher Luke Carlin making his major league debut on this historic night.  It is well for Carlin that he will have a positive to remember the evening by, as he struck out three times and had a passed ball tat contributed to a run in the eighth.

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