Tough loss today. Peavy looked absolutely terrific - I really think he's the best pitcher in the game, bar none.
I am very upset at Torre, though. Kemp was benched again, in favor of Juan Pierre - this is just nonsense. Juan Pierre is horrific, and does not deserve to start over someone as talented as Kemp. The fact that Kemp didn't at least pinch-hit for Pierre (especially with the game so close throughout) is infuriating.
Penny looked good after his horrific first, and Beimel and Troncoso looked quite good keeping the Padres from getting anything further. Furcal is still playing great, leaving me quite optimistic.
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