Not even Wolf (Jim) can help Wolf (Randy)
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) -- Randy Wolf’s brother called all the balls and strikes, but it didn’t help the San Diego Padres’ new left-hander earn a win Friday night.
Wolf, the former El Camino Real High and Pepperdine star who left the Dodgers and signed a $4.75
million contract during the offseason, allowed three runs — two earned — in four innings of work during the Padres’ 6-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Jim Wolf umpired behind the plate -- a situation that is disallowed during the regular season. Randy Wolf said it was the first time that has ever happened.
“They were too busy swinging the bat for me to really have to worry about getting any called strikes,” he said. “I’d say it might be the only time, but it could happen again. He just throws (the ball) back harder than most umpires. I’ve always heard that from guys. He did a very good job.”