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Padres Win For Mom Behind Chris Young

The San Diego Padres came out on Mother’s Day with another new addition to their roster and won a series for the first time in weeks, with new catcher Luke Carlin getting a double for his first major league hit and former Red Sox Bryan Corey pitching the final frame to finish a 6-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

The Padres, freefalling since mid-April, have lately been making changes and those continued with the acquisition of Corey from Boston for a player to named later and the second straight start by Carlin. There have been roster moves of some kind for three straight days, with Joe Thatcher being sent to Portland to make room for Corey.

Young went six plus strong innings, scattering five hits and striking out seven in his first game throwing to Carlin, who for the second straight game had a pitcher say how “fun” it was to throw to him in a postgame interview. C.Y. evened his record at 3-3 and at one point retired 13 straight Colorado Rockies.

Carlin showed off his arm, gunning down Jonathon Herrera stealing second in the sixth and then got his first major league hit with an eighth inning one out double.

Tadahito Iguchi had a three hit day for San Diego and Kevin Kouzmanoff had two hits (almost three, Ryan Spilborghs robbed him one with a headfirst sliding grab) and an RBI, while Scott Hairston and Khalil Greene homered for San Diego.

 Update: After the game, the Padres designated Calix Crabbe for assignment.  As a rule 5 draftee, he must first be offered back to Milwaukee.  If the Brewers pass on Crabbe, he must pass through waivers before accepting an assignment to Portland.  The move probably does not serve as a precursor to the awaited call-up of Chase Headley, as it leaves the club without a back-up shortstop.

A  corresponding move will be announced before tomorrow’s game with Chicago.

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