Adam Rosales counts a home run off Madison Bumgarner among the career-high eight that he has blasted this season. None of the opposing pitchers have been as perplexing as the one he faced Saturday afternoon in an empty Petco Park save for the gaggle of Padres huddled behind the plate.
The occasion: Tyson Ross’ second live batting practice since an opening day start gave way to a season-long stint on the disabled list.
The verdict?
“His slider looked really good – really sharp and late,” Rosales said. “His toughest pitch was the sinker away.