August 1 in San Diego Padres History: Nate Colbert sets a major league record by driving in 12 runs during a doubleheader (1972)

On August 1, 1972, Nate Colbert of the San Diego Padres sets a major league record by driving in 13 runs during a doubleheader sweep of the Atlanta Braves . Colbert also ties a doubleheader record by clubbing five home runs. In a remarkable coincidence, 8 year old Colbert attended a game at Sportsma

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