The young bullpen got smacked around, and Tom Gorzelanny didn’t fare much better after the fourth inning. At least Kosuke Fukudome had three hits. Scouts? Anyone? Hmm?
Enhanced Box Score: Padres 9, Cubs 5 – August 16, 2010
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