Today in Padre History
April 1, 1997
Padres 12, Mets 5
Shortstop Chris Gomez, pinch hitter Rickey Henderson, and second baseman
Quilvio Veras hit back-to-back-to-back home runs to lead off an 11-run 6th
inning for the Padres. Right fielder Tony Gwynn goes 3 for 5 with 2 runs
and 2 RBI, while center fielder Steve Finley tacks on 3 RBI.
Starter Joey Hamilton (1-0)--for whom Henderson pinch hit--is the
beneficiary of the offensive outburst, getting the win after giving up 4
earned runs and 6 walks in 6 innings. Tim Scott and Doug Bochtler pitch
the
final 3 innings.
Left fielder Bernard Gilkey is the Mets' offensive star, going 2 for 5
with
2 RBI. Starter Pete Harnisch gets a no-decision, with reliever Yorkis
Perez
(0-1) getting the loss after giving up 2 earned runs in 1/3 inning.
At: San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium
Attendance: 43,005
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