In the Padres’ victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, Clayton Richard’s gem of a pitching performance (8.2 innings, 8 hits, and 2 runs) led the news, but Jose Pirela and Franchy Cordero helped get the offense going to support the veteran. In fact, in just a few games the duo at the top of the order have brought a new energy to the lineup.
Richard started the game with three up and three down. In the bottom of the first Pirela singled, and Cordero, Wil Myers, and Yangervis Solarte kept the line moving with consecutive base hits resulting in a two-run lead.