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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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April 29
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1989, Ryne Sanberg and Roberto Almomar combine to make 5 errors in the first saturday night game in Wrigley Fields History

April 29 in San Diego Padres History: Ryne Sanberg and Roberto Almomar combine to make 5 errors in the first saturday night game in Wrigley Fields History (1989)

On April 29, 1989 – In the first Saturday night game at Wrigley Field, the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs combine to make 11 errors: 6 by the Padres, 5...

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April 28
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1978, ozzie smith barehanded play

April 28 in San Diego Padres History: ozzie smith barehanded play (1978)

On April 28, 1978 — Padres’ rookie Ozzie Smith , a future Hall of Famer due to his defensive prowess at short, makes what he will rate as his best play ever...

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April 27
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1971, Braves outfielder Hank Aaron joins Babe Ruth and Willie Mays as the only major league player to hit 600 career home runs. His hist

April 27 in San Diego Padres History: Braves outfielder Hank Aaron joins Babe Ruth and Willie Mays as the only major league player to hit 600 career home runs. His hist (1971)

On April 27, 1971 , at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium , Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron becomes the third man to reach the 600-home run milestone. Aaron hits a two-run 350-foot blast in...

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April 25
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 2001, Rickey Henderson sets MLB walk record

April 25 in San Diego Padres History: Rickey Henderson sets MLB walk record (2001)

[adrotate banner=”37″] On April 25 2001, Rickey Henderson of the San Diego Padres sets a major league record with his 2,063rd base on balls in San Diego’s 5 – 3 loss to...

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April 22
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1970, Tom Seaver ties NL record by striking out 19

April 22 in San Diego Padres History: Tom Seaver ties NL record by striking out 19 (1970)

On April 22, 1970, New York Mets ace Tom Seaver ties a major league record by striking out 19 batters in a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Padres . Seaver also...

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April 20
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1983, The Padres play their one-thousandth home game without having a rainout

April 20 in San Diego Padres History: The Padres play their one-thousandth home game without having a rainout (1983)

On September 20 , 1995 — The Padres play their one-thousandth home game without having a rainout. The streak, which began on April 20, 1983, will end on May 12, 1998, a...

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April 19
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1997, Aloha – Cards and Padres play first game in Hawaii

April 19 in San Diego Padres History: Aloha – Cards and Padres play first game in Hawaii (1997)

On April 19, 1997, A major league game is played in Hawaii for the first time. The San Diego Padres , who gave up three home games to further baseball relations and...

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April 9
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1974, Ray Kroc will suffer with fans

April 9 in San Diego Padres History: Ray Kroc will suffer with fans (1974)

On April 9, 1974, San Diego Padres owner Ray Kroc criticizes his team over the public address system-during a game! “Ladies and gentlemen, I suffer with you,” Kroc says. “I’ve never seen...

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April 6
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 1982, Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres

April 6 in San Diego Padres History: Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres (1982)

April 6, 1982 Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres Game Highlights : Todays Regular Season game features: April 6, 1982 Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres Played at: Jack Murphy Stadium Todays...

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April 5
San Diego Padres: San Diego Padres, 2010, Matt Stairs plays for his twelfth major league organization, equaling Deacon McGuire’s record (1884 to 1912) for the most teams ev

April 5 in San Diego Padres History: Matt Stairs plays for his twelfth major league organization, equaling Deacon McGuire’s record (1884 to 1912) for the most teams ev (2010)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On April 5, 2010 — Matt Stairs plays for his twelfth major league organization, equaling Deacon McGuire’s record (1884 to 1912) for the most teams ever played with by a...

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