May 21 in San Diego Padres History: Merv Rettenmund hits a three-run homer in the 21st inning (1977)

[adrotate banner=”39″] On May 21, 1977, journeyman outfielder Merv Rettenmund hits a three-run homer in the 21st inning to lift the San Diego Padres to an 11-8 win over the Montreal Expos . The home run is one of only four that Rettenmund will hit during the season. The two teams combine for a major

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