Padres Press Clips Friday, June 20, 2014 Article Source Author Page Padres rally to give Hahn second career win MLB.com Brock 2 Gyorko back in boot as plantar fasciitis lingers MLB.com Brock &Laws 4 Goebbert recalled to replace Alonso on roster MLB.com Brock & Laws 5 Alonso officially placed on disabled list MLB.com Brock &Laws 6 Dodgers look to maintain momentum vs. Padres MLB.com Lananna 7 Gwynn Tributes and Memorials Expanding Friar Wire Center 9 Late support props up Hahn's 2nd win UT San Diego Sanders 10 Goebbert arrives as Alonso hits DL UT San Diego Sanders 13 Minors: Renfroe notches first AA homer UT San Diego Sanders 15 Padres bats had success vs Kershaw in '13 UT San Diego Sanders 17 Puig, antics and all, is a "beast" UT San Diego Jenkins 19 Morning links: Score four for a win UT San Diego Sanders 22 Hahn, Padres top Mariners 4-1 Associated Press AP 23 1 Padres rally to give Hahn second career win Righty throws seven solid; Denorfia, Cabrera key four-run seventh By Corey Brock / MLB.com | 6/19/2014 11:02 PM ET SAN DIEGO -- There was a feeling of blissful fulfillment that washed over Jesse Hahn on Thursday as he spoke with reporters about his outing against the Mariners. It wasn't so much that he earned the victory, the second in as many starts for the Padres rookie, though that was certainly part of it. It wasn't entirely about how he kept his team in a tight game, either. It was the fact that Hahn, 24, was able to pitch into and even complete the seventh inning in the Padres' 4-1 victory over the Mariners in front of a crowd of 18,755 at Petco Park that had him buzzing the most. "I feel like a starter again," Hahn said, beaming. "To be able to pitch past the fifth inning ... it makes you feel like a starter again." Before Thursday's outing, a seven-inning gem that saw him allow one unearned run, the last time that Hahn (2-1) pitched seven innings in a start was 2010, when he was a junior at Virginia Tech. Tommy John surgery that July sidelined him, causing him to miss the 2011 season. Since then, Hahn has been limited to short starts, first with the Rays -- the team that drafted him in 2010 -- and the Padres, who landed him in a trade during this past offseason. And while Hahn figures to be limited to 110 or so innings, he's free and clear to pitch until somebody takes the ball from him. On Thursday, that was the last thing pitching coach Darren Balsley wanted to do. "He's not afraid to throw any pitch in any count," Balsley said. "That's pretty rare for a young pitcher." Speaking of rarities, the Padres' offense, scoreless through the first six innings against Mariners pitcher Erasmo Ramirez, broke through with a four-run seventh inning against relievers Dominic Leone (2-1) and Joe Beimel. "They made a pitching change and it got us going," Padres manager Bud Black said. With one out, Tommy Medica -- who had a pinch-hit, RBI single that proved to be the game-winner on Wednesday -- tripled to the gap in right-center field. Cameron Maybin followed with another triple to almost the exact same spot as the Padres (31-42) tied the game. "That right-center gap is a far ways away and any time you can get a ball in the gap here like that, you can really run," Medica said. Pinch-hitter Carlos Quentin walked and another pinch-hitter, Chris Denorfia, singled hard into center to score Maybin for a 2-1 lead. Beimel, a lefty, came in from the bullpen to face Everth Cabrera, a switch-hitter. Cabrera, hitting right-handed, lined a ball up the middle to score two runs. 2 "I thought we saw a lot of good at-bats in that inning," Black said. And, to be sure, a lot of good pitches from Hahn, who excelled in just his third Major League start. Five days ago, he tossed six scoreless innings in earning his first Major League victory over the Mets at Citi Field. On Thursday, he went one step -- and one inning further. Hahn allowed an unearned run in the fifth inning and little else. He allowed five hits with two walks and seven strikeouts, getting a lot of mileage out of his curveball. "The curve came into play and they stressed him but he made some pitches," Black said. "The ball-strike ratio (60-33) was good, he fielded his position and he showed a lot of composure." Hahn became the first pitcher in franchise history to go at least six innings without allowing an earned run in two of his first three starts. He's just the 41st pitcher since 1914 to accomplish such a feat. "I'm not going to take anything away from their young man. I thought he threw a pretty good game," said Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon. "He kept us off-balance with his slow curveball and kept his fastball down for the most part." The challenge now, of course, is for Hahn to keep repeating performances akin to this one. They won't always have to be of the no-run variety. As a rookie, he knows there will be bumps along the way, too. Remember, he hadn't pitched above Class A before this season. "Each start, I'm building up innings and my pitch-count," he said. "I feel like I'm getting stronger and stronger. Hopefully next start, I'll be able to go eight [innings], maybe a complete game." 3 Gyorko back in boot as plantar fasciitis lingers By Corey Brock and Will Laws / MLB.com | 6/19/2014 7:32 P.M. ET SAN DIEGO -- Jedd Gyorko was pretty excited on Wednesday when he was finally able to pull off the cast and protective boot on his right foot. That enthusiasm didn't last long, though. "About 12 hours," Gyorko said Thursday. Tests on Gyorko's right foot -- he's on the disabled list with plantar fasciitis -- showed not enough improvement to keep the cast and boot off. "It's not a great sign," said Padres manager Bud Black. On Thursday, the cast and protective boot went back on. "It's similar to the first time. We're planning on waiting a week and then we'll look at it again," Gyorko said. "Until then, we're in a waiting pattern again." The Padres placed the second baseman on the disabled list on June 6, retroactive to June 4. In terms of calling this a setback, Gyorko wasn't so sure -- mostly because there's no timetable, even a provisional one, that he or the Padres medical staff are using as a guide. "It's so tricky and it varies," Gyorko said. "Each case is different. Knowing how long would make things a little easier." Gyorko said surgery isn't an option at this point because tests have shown there's no tear in the foot. All he can do at this point it rest the foot and wait. "I'm almost certain I'll play again [this season]," Gyorko said. "I'll be back at some point." 4 Goebbert recalled to replace Alonso on roster By Corey Brock and Will Laws / MLB.com | 6/19/2014 7:32 P.M. ET SAN DIEGO -- With first basemanYonder Alonso landing on the disabled list on Thursday, the Padres selected outfielder/first baseman Jake Goebbert from Triple-A El Paso to take Alonso's spot in the 25-man roster. Goebbert, 26, was acquired from the A's in May for Kyle Blanks. Goebbert was hitting .270 with El Paso in 111 at-bats with five home runs and 18 RBIs. In June, he was hitting .321 with a .446 on-base percentage. Overall, Goebbert was hitting .264 with 11 home runs and 43 RBIs, which includes his time with the A's Triple- A affiliate in Sacramento. The Padres will likely use Goebbert, a left-handed hitter, in a platoon with Tommy Medica at first base. Medica had the game-winning hit in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over the Mariners and was in the starting lineup on Thursday. "We're going to try and get him in there and see if he could do a few things," said Padres manager Bud Black. "[Maybe] get some base hits and help us. He might play as early as this weekend. We'll try to get him acclimated as quickly as possible." Goebbert was scheduled to start at first base for El Paso on Wednesday in Des Moines, but was scratched. He then flew to San Diego on Thursday. "I'm grateful for the opportunities I've been given," Goebbert said. "Whenever you're traded it means someone else is looking for you and it puts you on another list, and that's always a great thing. I feel like I'm floating. It's a great experience for me. Something I'll never forget." 5 Alonso officially placed on disabled list By Corey Brock and Will Laws / MLB.com | 6/19/2014 7:32 P.M. ET SAN DIEGO -- First basemanYonder Alonso was placed on the disabled list on Thursday with right hand tendinitis after missing the last two games for San Diego. Alonso was limited to 334 at-bats in 2013 after a right hand contusion in June sent him to the disabled list.