Battling for a 2012 roster spot and possibly his major league career, Casey Coleman (3-9) threw five and two thirds innings, allowing just two runs. His effort was not enough, however, as the Cubs offense was shut down by San Diego starter Mat Latos (9-14) who allowed just two hits in seven innings.
Coleman, who has struggled with his command at times this year, walked two batters against seven strikeouts. Reports out of the Cubs organization are saying that he has made a few mechanical changes and that his velocity is up. Coleman, though, faltered in the bottom half of the sixth inning allowing a lead-off Home Run to Padres left fielder Will Venable on a four-seam fastball. He then gave up a double to Jesus Guzman before recording a strikeout of Padres catcher Nick Hundley. The next batter, Cameron Maybin, doubled on an 0-1 pitch, scoring Guzman and ending Coleman’s night. Cubs reliever Rafel Dolis retired Chase Headley to end the inning.
But the show on Monday night was all about San Diego Padres Ace Mat Latos, who like Coleman, has also struggled this year.
Latos (9 K’s, 1BB) baffled Cubs hitters all night. He mowed down the first twelve batters he faced before allowing a lead-off walk to Carlos Pena in the top half of the fifth inning. Latos’ no-hit bid was not to be, however, as he allowed a one out triple to Cub’s starter Casey Coleman in the Cubs’ sixth. Cub’s All-Star shortstop Starlin Castro added his NL leading 202nd base hit of the season leading off the seventh inning. He stole second, before eventually being stranded as Pena and Coleman had been earlier in the game. Padre reliever Chad Qualls recorded a perfect eighth inning before Padres All-Star closer Heath Bell came in and recorded a perfect ninth inning for his 43rd save of the season.
Up Next: Cubs ace Matt Garza (9-10, 3.35ERA) battles Padres rookie Anthony Bass (2-0, 1.66ERA). First Pitch is scheduled for 9:05CT. Broadcast will be on WGN 720AM and Comcast SportsNet.
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