Solarte serves as catalyst, flirts with cycle

Statcast: Solarte's long homer 0:54 9/3/15: Statcast measures exit velocity, maximum height and projected home run distance on Yangervis Solarte's homer against the Dodgers But Solarte, known for not being the fastest member of the Padres' squad, would settle for a double.

"Doesn't matter," Solarte said. "Hit the ball, and it was too close. Double's better than nothing."

When asked after the game if Solarte had a chance at a triple with his last hit, interim manager Pat Murphy answered without any hesitation, "No."

However, Murphy credited Solarte for his consistency this season.

"He was great all night tonight and he's been great for us this year," Murphy said. "Since I have be around I have…