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ON THIS DAY · June 23 in San Diego Padres History: The Reds’ Jim Merritt allows two hits in shutting out the visiting Padres, 5 – 0. (1969)
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May 21
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1977, Merv Rettenmund hits a three-run homer in the 21st inning

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...

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May 20
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1983, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Steve Carlton passes Walter Johnson to move into second place on the all-time strikeout list

May 20 in San Diego Padres History: Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Steve Carlton passes Walter Johnson to move into second place on the all-time strikeout list (1983)

On May 20, 1983, In a 5-0 loss to San Diego, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Steve Carlton passes Walter Johnson to move into second place on the all-time strikeout list. Johnson’s record had...

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May 17
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1984, Alan Wiggins of the San Diego Padres ties a National League record by stealing five bases in one game

May 17 in San Diego Padres History: Alan Wiggins of the San Diego Padres ties a National League record by stealing five bases in one game (1984)

On May 17, 1984 — Alan Wiggins of the San Diego Padres ties a National League record by stealing five bases in one game. Wiggins joins three others who have performed the...

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May 16
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1997, Cubs erupt for 21 hits in clubbing the Padres, 16 – 7

May 16 in San Diego Padres History: Cubs erupt for 21 hits in clubbing the Padres, 16 – 7 (1997)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 16, 1997 — At Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs erupt for 21 hits in clubbing the San Diego Padres , 16 – 7. Sammy Sosa goes 4 for...

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May 13
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1969, Cubs rout Padres 19-0 as Ernie Banks drives in 7 and reaches 1500 RBI’s

May 13 in San Diego Padres History: Cubs rout Padres 19-0 as Ernie Banks drives in 7 and reaches 1500 RBI’s (1969)

[adrotate banner=”50″] On May 13, 1969, Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs drives in seven runs and reaches the 1,500-RBI milestone in a 19-0 shellacking of the expansion San Diego Padres ....

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May 13
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1995, Tony Gwynn has hit .402 in his last 162 games stretching

May 13 in San Diego Padres History: Tony Gwynn has hit .402 in his last 162 games stretching (1995)

May 13, 1995 – Frank Castillo allows 3 hits in 8 1/3 innings and Shawon Dunston hits a 3-run homer as the Chicago Cubs beat San Diego Padres‚ 5-0. Two of the...

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May 13
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1969, Cubs rout Padres 19-0 as Ernie Banks drives in 7 and reaches 1500 RBI’s

May 13 in San Diego Padres History: Cubs rout Padres 19-0 as Ernie Banks drives in 7 and reaches 1500 RBI’s (1969)

[adrotate banner=”50″] On May 13, 1969, Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs drives in seven runs and reaches the 1,500-RBI milestone in a 19-0 shellacking of the expansion San Diego Padres ....

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May 12
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 2001, A.J. Burnett no hits Sand Diego Padres

May 12 in San Diego Padres History: A.J. Burnett no hits Sand Diego Padres (2001)

On May 12, 2001, A.J. Burnett of the Dodgers overcomes 9 base on balls but does not allow a hit in his 3-0 victory over the Padres in San Diego. It is...

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May 9
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1960, Future Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is born in Los Angeles

May 9 in San Diego Padres History: Future Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is born in Los Angeles (1960)

On May 9, 1960, future San Diego Padres star Tony Gwynn is born in Los Angeles. Gwynn will make his major league debut in 1982, and go on to win eight batting...

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May 8
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1973, Chicago Cubs coach Ernie Banks becomes the first African American to manage during a major league game

May 8 in San Diego Padres History: Chicago Cubs coach Ernie Banks becomes the first African American to manage during a major league game (1973)

On May 8, 1973, Chicago Cubs coach Ernie Banks becomes the first African American to manage during a major league game. When Cubs manager Whitey Lockman is ejected in the third inning,...

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