Here’s what mlb.com had to say about Greg’s next start.
| Thursday, May 31 |
 PNC Park | 4:05 PM PT |
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Scouting Report:
Padres: Maddux was the winning pitcher against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night, allowing three runs (all earned) on nine hits over 5 2/3 innings. The right-hander shut out the Brewers until the sixth inning, when they scored three runs. Maddux was much improved compared to his previous start last Saturday in Seattle, where he left after 3 2/3 innings.
Pirates: In his first start since being named the team’s fifth starter, Chacon proved to be almost as ineffective as Tony Armas, whom he replaced. Chacon lasted just 3 2/3 innings and needed 80 pitches to make it that far. Only 41 of those pitches were thrown for strikes, as Chacon struggled to locate his fastball and issued five walks. Chacon is 3-1 with a 4.03 ERA in 15 career appearances (seven starts) against the Padres.
Greg Maddux pitched into the sixth inning Friday night against the Brewers before exiting with a lead. The final line for Maddux was 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 1 K.
Kevin Kouzmanoff provided a grand slam for the Padres.
Staked to a 8-6 lead the Padres used Scott Linebrink to close out the game in the 9th. The win was the 4th of the season for Maddux and the 337th of his career.
In his first interleague matchup of the season Greg Maddux was roughed up by the Seattle Mariners. Lasting only 3 2/3 innings after allowing 7 earned runs, 12 hits, and two homers.
The loss was his third of the season. Horacio Ramirez pitched for the Mariners allowing three runs over six innings for his fourth win.
Other Notes
Former teammates John Smoltz and Tom Glavine were also on the hill Saturday. Smoltz picked up career win 199, while Glavine moved one notch closer to 300 with career win 295.
On Monday Greg Maddux showed he still had what it takes to throw a complete game. On his way to picking up career win 336, his third of the season, Maddux scattered just five hits and held the Reds scoreless until the ninth.
The Padres won the game 7-1 and for Maddux it marked the first complete came since the end of 2005. It was the 109th complete game of his career. The win puts him 6 behind Tim Keefe on the All Time list.
Last season Maddux was 5-0 against the Reds, the most wins against any team in a season in his career.
Greg Maddux will face off against the Cincinnati Reds Monday. On the hill for the Reds will be Matt Belisle (3-2, 3.45) who received a loss in his last start despite allowing just three unearned runs to the Houston Astros.
Maddux will be looking for his first win since he faced the Dodgers back on April 28th. In his last two outings he’s lasted 11.1 innings allowing 4 earned runs.
Jeff Conine of the Reds is a .313 career hitter against Maddux but has just a .668 OPS to go with those 15 hits in 48 at-bats. Adam Dunn on the other hand is just 7-for-38 for a .184 average but does have 4 home runs.
John Smoltz picked up his fifth win of the season after going seven innings Wednesday against the Padres. Greg Maddux received a no-decision after leaving with the lead after 5 1/3 innings. Maddux gave up three hits and two walks allowing one run and striking out three.
Reliever Cla Meredith was charged with a blown save after Chipper Jones hit a decisive double in the 7th.
Braver relievers Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano closed out the game for the Brave win.
Wednesday, Greg Maddux and John Smoltz will face off on the mound when the San Diego Padres visit the Atlanta Braves. The two met last season in a game but neither received a decision.
