Nice to know that after yet another head scratching performance paving the way to a loss Ottavino observed, “The process was good today. I thought I threw the ball better today than I have in months, probably."

At least Lyles should feel better.

Let's see what the excuses will be when they can't handle the bottom dwelling Reds and White Sox at home.

Only 13 up on the Padres at the halfway point.