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Daily Update: Hudson rejoining Padres; notes, minors

After staying behind in Miami for precautionary tests, Orlando Hudson rejoined the Padres in Philadelphia late Thursday night.

Hudson was carted off the Sun Life Stadium field Thursday afternoon after a seventh-inning collision with the wall behind first base while catching a foul fly.

Hudson awkwardly hit the padded wall with his back and the back of his head while making a running catch in foul territory.

The second baseman is among the Padres hottest hitters. He is 7-for-17 with two doubles and a homer in a five-game hitting streak to raise his average from .225 to .241. He has eight RBI over his last six games.

A decision on his playing availability will be made Friday afternoon before the Padres open a four-game series in Philadelphia.

The Daily Five (Notes, Stats and Numbers)

--RHP Dustin Moseley gave up three unearned runs (following a SS Jason Bartlett error) Thursday on five hits over six innings under the sun in Florida. Moseley’s 1.49 ERA in seven day games (six starts, 42 1/3 innings) is the lowest in the National League this season. He also has a 2.55 ERA in 10 road games (10 starts, 60 innings). Moseley picked up the win Thursday, marking the third time this season he won a game after losing three straight decisions.

--CF Cameron Maybin, who was traded from the Marlins to the Padres last winter for relief pitchers Edward Mujica and Ryan Webb, was 9-for-15 with a double, five steals and five runs scored in his three-game return to Sun Life Stadium. He also had a double and three RBI. Maybin is 14-for-34 in a seven-game hitting streak to raise his average from .259 to .277.

--SS Jason Bartlett is 8-for-14 in his last three starts with a double, two walks, three steals and eight runs scored. He has raised his average from .238 to .251 in the three games.

--Jesus Guzman, who saw more time at first base as Anthony Rizzo struggled, is 7-for-15 with two doubles, a homer and 10 RBI in his last five games (three starts).

--LHP Joe Thatcher made his second rehab appearance with Triple-A Tucson Thursday night and issued a walk with a strikeout in a hitless inning.

Minor League Report

Triple-A Tucson (47-51): Tacoma 9-8, TUCSON 2-1 – The Padres lost both games in a doubleheader forced by Wednesday night’s game suspended by rain. 3B-LF James Darnell (.356) was 3-for-5 with a double and three walks in the two games. 1B Guillermo Quiroz was 2-for-3 with a double in the second game. Wade LeBlanc (3.98 ERA) started the first game and worked one scoreless inning when it was suspended. RHP Samuel Deduno (3-2, 3.64 ERA) allowed five runs on five hits and seven walks in four innings. He struck out four. Starting RHP Will Inman (3-9, 5.87 ERA) allowed four runs on six hits in three innings. He walked one and struck out four.

David Vittoria: “Try to lead like Jesus.” | Crossbridge Church Miami

David Vittoria: “Try to lead like Jesus.”

As Christians, we are called to follow Christ wherever he may lead. For some, this means pursuing overseas missions. For others this means volunteering time and resources to local churches and charities. For David Vittoria, the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Ascendi, following Christ means striving to live out the gospel on a daily basis in the fast-paced world of corporate business.

As a coach dedicated to improving employee communication and leadership skills for businesses around the globe, David spends much of his time meeting with business executives either in person or over the phone. Whether he is training leaders in efficient time management or delivering keynote speeches at seminars across the country, David preaches (and seeks to live by) a simple mantra: “Try to lead like Jesus.”

Though the principles he teaches are familiar to many church attendees, David is often surprised by the reactions he observes from his clients. “You would think we etched these concepts on tablets and brought them down from the mountaintop, judging by some of the startled reactions I’ve witnessed. We share innovative ideas like: ‘love your people’, ‘do what matters everyday’, and ‘hey man…just say what’s real!’ This may sound corny, but if more leaders taught their companies to simply follow the Golden Rule, 90% of people would love their jobs (instead of the 10% that actually do) and I’d be (gratefully) out looking for another one. Maybe I should stop delivering seminars and start giving out the Bible!”

When it comes to his style of leadership and the leadership style he teaches, David cites Jesus as the ultimate role model.

“Jesus said what was real, and was never ambiguous in his intentions or his actions. He had great communication with his boss, and clearly and decisively instructed those who followed him. We try to do that every day. We practice open, direct, and authentic communication in our workplace – up, down, and across; both inside our office and with our customers.”

“Jesus never deviated from his mission. We fully embrace our mission, vision and our values and we try our best to live them in all that we do. We don’t compromise our values in our work, and when we’ve been asked (and we have been asked, believe me) I’ve smiled and said to a client the words that Jesus has spoken to me so many times: ‘Come back when you’re ready.

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