Matt Stairs Helps Padres Win At Wrigley

The Padres won again today, in no small part due to Matty Stairs' work at the plate and in the field.

In the top of the 1st, Stairs hit a double off the ivy scoring two runs. Then, an inning later, he made a diving catch - yes, a diving catch - to rob the Cubbies of at least a run-scoring single.

I haven't written much about Matt this season but he's really something of a marvel. The 42-year old dropped a ton of weight this season to come back and play pinch hitter for the Padres. His numbers aren't great, but you get the feeling he's holding back a few big hits for when it counts.

Like today.

And maybe like in October.