Padres' Ryan Schimpf: Smacks eighth homer in Saturday loss

Schimpf went 1-for-3 with a first-inning two-run homer and a walk in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Nationals.

Analysis:

The impressive rookie accounted for all of the offense on the day against a dominant Max Scherzer, taking him deep with a 415-foot shot in the first that plated Yangervis Solarte. Schimpf now has three homers in the last five contests, and has all eight of his round-trippers in July. He's tallied 14 RBI as well, but has also struck out 21 times in 54 at-bats. However, even a modest improvement in his contact rate would take the young slugger to the next level at the plate.