When it comes to sports mascots, the San Diego Chicken still rules the roost, but Milwaukee’s “Racing Sausages” are holding their own according to the voting public.

The “Chicken” ranks first in Forbes Magazine’s survey of the 10-most-liked Sports Mascots. 

The Brewers“Racing Sausages” made a strong showing in the rankings, finishing 4th behind the “Chicken”, the “Phillie Phanatic” and “Mr. Met”.  The Phoenix Suns Gorilla rounds out the top 5.

Forbes polled the public on awareness, appeal and team recognition of more than 50 major sports team mascots.

The San Diego Padres tied a team record with 7-straight singles during a 5-run fifth inning, including pitcher Wade LeBlanc’s career-high third hit of the night.  The Padres went on to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-0 last night.

The National League West leaders won their 7th straight home games for the 11th time in the last 13 games overall.

San Diego’s 13 hits were all singles.  Doug Davis took the loss, falling to 0-3.  Dave Bush pitches game 2 of the series for the Brewers tonight.