It doesn't matter if they played two games or four games: a series split is still a series split, and that can do a lot for a team's mentality. Hopefully the team will relish in that accomplishment during its "happy flight" home, as the Friars closed out the last game of their 10-day road trip in winning fashion with a 4-2 victory over the Mariners in Seattle. Wednesday's game incorporated an overall team effort for the Padres after the team aptly combined strong and efficient pitching with timely and productive hitting to improve its record to 18-17 on the season.
ICYMI: Success in Seattle ensures a happy flight
