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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES WALKED OFF IN GAME TWO

By Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter 
 
August 13, 2021 (Phoenix) -  The Padres took a bad loss yesterday against the Dbacks and today’s Friday the 13th, so all you can do is click the cut to see how they fared with Blake Snell on the mound against MadBum for Arizona.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES RECEIVE RUDE WELCOME IN PHOENIX

By Liz Alper

Photo: Jake Cronenworth via @padres on Twitter 

 

August 12, 2021 (Phoenix) - The Padres leave that devastating loss against Miami in San Diego until next Thursday when they go home.  For now, they took a weekend trip to Phoenix for four games against the Diamondbacks.  Yu Darvish started tonight’s game one against Matt Peacock for the Dbacks.


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PASSAGES: 'NEVER FORGET': DAN WALTERS OF PADRES, SDPD, SANTANA HIGH SCHOOL MOURNED AT A DELAYED FUNERAL

By Ken and Chris Stone, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association

Photo:  San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit speaks at the funeral for Dan Walters, a police officer and former San Diego Padres catcher. Image from Facebook

August 11, 2021 (San Diego) - It was important to Dan Walters not to be forgotten.

More than a year after his death, hundreds of police officers and friends assured that wouldn’t happen at a funeral postponed by COVID-19.

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SDSU CROSS COUNTRY RELEASES 2021 SCHEDULE

The Aztecs' first race is Sept. 1

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August 11, 2021 (San Diego) - The Aztec cross-country team has revealed their 2021 schedule. After competing in just two races in the 2020 season, which took place in the winter of 2021, SDSU will run in nine competitions this upcoming fall.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: FISH SWIM AWAY WITH SHUTOUT WIN

By Liz Alper

Photo via @padres on Twitter 

 

August 11, 2021 (San Diego) - The Padres eeked out a win last night in game two against the Marlins to take the series.  Today they tried for the sweep.  Sandy Alcantara started for the Marlins against Ryan Weathers.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES NET CLOSE WIN AGAINST FISH IN GAME TWO

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Jake Cronenworth via @padres on Twitter 
 
August 10, 2021 (San Diego) - The Padres cruised to an 8-3 victory last night over the Marlins.  They hoped to do the same tonight in game two.  Braxton Garrett started for Miami against Craig Stammen.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: GROSSMONT ALUM MUSGROVE HELPS PADS SURF TO 8-3 WIN OVER FISH

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Grossmont High alum Joe Musgrove pitched well tonight, going six innings and striking out eight and only giving up one earned run and one walk.  Via @padres on Twitter 
 
August 9, 2021 (San Diego) - The Padres took the series from the Diamondbacks this weekend.  They got to take a little break from the NL West for the next few days starting with a three-game series against the Marlins.  Zach Thompson started tonight’s game one for the Fish against Grossmont High alum and Padres sole no-hitter owner Joe Musgrove.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES COAST TO 2-0 WIN FOR SERIES VICTORY

By Liz Alper

Photo: Blake Snell pitched a season-high-tying seven innings and struck out 13. Via @padres on Twitter 

 

August 8, 2021 (San Diego) - The Padres turned it around yesterday to win game two against the Dbacks.  They looked for the series win today with Madison Bumgarner on the mound for Arizona against Blake Snell.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES TURN IT AROUND TO WIN GAME TWO

By Liz Alper

Photo:  Yu Darvish pitched a solid game today, going seven innings, striking out 12 and only allowing four hits and two earned runs and giving up no walks.  Via @padres on Twitter 
 
August 7, 2021 (San Diego) - The Padres let a 5-0 lead get away from them last night.  They tried again tonight.  Taylor Widener started for Arizona against Yu Darvish.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: SNAKES REBOUND IN FOURTH TO TAKE GAME ONE

By Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter 
 
August 6, 2021 (San Diego) - The Padres were back in action for the weekend and back to business against the NL West, hosting the Diamondbacks for the weekend.  Caleb Smith started tonight’s game one for Arizona against Ryan Weathers.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: A'S STUN PADRES IN RUBBER MATCH

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Grossmont High alum Joe Musgrove pitched well today, going six innings, giving up only two hits, one earned run, three walks and striking out five.  Via @padres on Twitter 
 
August 4, 2021 (Oakland) - The Padres took game one in a big way yesterday and they looked to sweep the short two-game series with the As today with Grossmont High alum and Padres sole no-hitter owner Joe Musgrove on the mound against Frankie Montas for Oakland.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES TAKE GAME ONE BY FORCE IN THE BAY

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Austin Nola via @padres on Twitter 
 
August 3, 2021 (Oakland) - After a needed day off after a tough series with the Rockies, the Padres visited the Bay Area for two days to play another two-game series against the Athletics.  Blake Snell started tonight’s game one against Sean Manaea for Oakland.

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ALS ASSOCIATION TO BE RECOGNIZED AT SWISH PRO-AM SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE, THURSDAY, AUG. 5

East County News Service

August 2, 2021 (San Diego) – The ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter will be recognized on Thursday, August 5 with an “ALS Awareness Day” celebration by the Swish ProAm League, a summer basketball league featuring professional and college-caliber players, including several San Diego State University Aztecs.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES STORM BACK TO SPLIT SERIES

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Ha-Seong Kim hit a double and a home run today.  Via @padres on Twitter 
 
August 1, 2021 (San Diego) - The Padres kick off August on a two-game losing streak.  They had the opportunity to split against the Rockies today with Austin Gomber on the mound for Colorado against Reiss Knehr.

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SDSU ALUM SHANIEKA RICKETTS TAKES FOURTH IN TRIPLE JUMP AT 2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS

Former Aztec comes up three centimeters short from Olympic podium

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August 1, 2021 (Tokyo) - Former Aztec Shanieka (Thomas) Ricketts finished fourth in the triple jump at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Sunday at Olympic Stadium.


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FORMER AZTEC XANDER SCHAUFFELE WINS GOLD AT 2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS

Schauffele claims gold medal in first appearance in Olympics

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August 1, 2021 (Kawagoe, Japan) - Former San Diego State men’s golfer Xander Schauffele captured the gold medal in the men’s individual stroke play event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Sunday at the par-71, 7,447-yard Kasumigaseki Country Club. Representing the United States, Schauffele carded a 4-under 67 in the final round and finished the four-day event at 18-under 266, one stroke ahead of Slovakia’s Rory Sabbatini.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: ROCKIES KEEP PADRES DOWN AGAIN

By Liz Alper

Photo via @padres on Twitter 

 

July 31, 2021 (San Diego) - All of the Padres except for Manny Machado had a lackluster game yesterday.  They tried again today with German Marquez on the mound for Colorado against Yu Darvish.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: ROCKIES COME OUT SWINGING, TAKE GAME TWO

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Manny Machado's two two-run homers weren't enough tonight.  Via @padres on Twitter 
 
July 30, 2021 (San Diego) - The Padres got an easy 3-0 win last night over the Rockies, so they tried to do the same thing tonight.  Jon Gray started for Colorado against Ryan Weathers.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: GROSSMONT HIGH ALUM SHUTOUT, CRONENWORTH HR GIVES PADRES GAME ONE WIN

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Jake Cronenworth's two-run homer solidified the win for the Padres.  Via @padres on Twitter 
 
July 29, 2021 (San Diego) - The Padres got a nice little two-day vacation from the National League, but now it was back to business.  The Rockies came to town again for the weekend.  Kyle Freeland started tonight’s game one for the Rockies against Grossmont High alum and Padres sole no-hitter owner Joe Musgrove.

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POWAY NATIVE KELSEY PLUM PART OF GOLD-WINNING WOMEN'S 3X3 BASKETBALL TEAM

By Liz Alper

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July 29, 2021 (Tokyo) - Team USA's 3x3 women's basketball team won gold on Wednesday against the Russian Olympic Committee, winning 18-15.  Poway native Kelsey Plum tallied five points.


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SDSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL RELEASES 2021-22 NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Aztecs will play two teams who made the postseason in 2021 and two power five programs

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July 28, 2021 (San Diego) - The Aztec women’s basketball team has released their non-conference schedule for the 2021-22 season.

SDSU will play 11 games (six home, five away) and their schedule is highlighted by two meetings with schools who made the postseason in 2021 and two power five opponents (Ole Miss and Ohio State).


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ECM PADRES REPORT: ATHLETICS LEAVE PADRES IN THE DUST

By Liz Alper

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July 28, 2021 (San Diego) - The Padres rebounded nicely to take game one against the As last night.  They looked to sweep the series today with Sean Manaea on the mound for Oakland against Blake Snell.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES REBOUND OVER ATHLETICS TO TAKE 7-4 WIN

By Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter 
 
July 27, 2021 (San Diego) - The Padres are back home and as much as they love the National League, they were ready to take a break from it for two days and welcome the Athletics for a short two-game series.  James Kaprielian started tonight’s game one for Oakland against Chris Paddack.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: FISH SPLIT ON PADRES' LAST DAY IN MIAMI

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Manny Machado via @padres on Twitter 
 
July 25, 2021 (Miami) - Yesterday was an incredibly frustrating day for the Padres; the umps were not on their side and the Marlins ruined their chances of a sweep.  But they still had a chance to take the series today with Yu Darvish on the mound against John Curtiss for Miami.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: FISH GET AWAY WITH GAME THREE WIN

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his 30th home run of the season today.  Via @padres on Twitter 
 
July 24, 2021 (Miami) - The Padres have been enjoying their time in Miami, taking two games from the Marlins so far.  They looked to take the series tonight with Ryan Weathers on the mound against Braxton Garrett for the Marlins.

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CHICANO FEDERATION PRESENTS: 'KICKIN' IT WITH THE LOYAL' SOCCER CAMPS

East County News Service

July 24, 2021 (Chula Vista) - The Chicano Federation, in partnership with the San Diego Loyal Soccer Club, proudly presents 'Kickin' it With the Loyal,' an eight-week soccer camp for children ages 5-12.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES ESCAPE FISH'S NET IN GAME TWO

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Miami native Manny Machado via @padres on Twitter 
 
July 23, 2021 (Miami) - The Padres FINALLY got to play baseball yesterday and they won!  Now it was time for game two.  Grossmont High alum and Padres sole no-hitter owner Joe Musgrove started against Zach Thompson for Miami.

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SADDLES IN SERVICE GOLF TOURNAMENT JULY 30 TO SUPPORT VETERANS, MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS

By Miriam Raftery

June 19, 2021 (El Cajon) – Sponsors are needed for a golf tournament on Friday, July 30 at Cottonwood Golf Course in El Cajon for the “Saddles in Service” golf tournament.  The event will support local veterans, active duty military, and first responders receive mental health wellness and healing through equine assisted activities at Saddles in Service in Alpine, CA.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES TOP FISH IN GAME ONE

By Liz Alper

Photo: Jurickson Profar via @padres on Twitter 

 

July 22, 2021 (Miami) - The Padres couldn’t play a lot in Atlanta due to rain (cue Californians asking “what’s rain?”).  Hopefully a weekend in sunny Miami would do the trick and allow them to play baseball.  Blake Snell started against Jordan Holloway for Miami.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES TAKE GAME ONE OF DOUBLEHEADER BEFORE GAME TWO SUSPENDED

By Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter 
 
July 21, 2021 (Atlanta) - The Padres and Braves finally got to start their series yesterday and the Braves coasted to an easy 2-1 win.  Today the two teams played a split doubleheader. Chris Paddack started in game one of the doubleheader against Kyle Muller for the Braves.

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