Today in Padre History
April 11, 1978
Padres 3, Braves 2
Pinch hitter Don Reynolds delivers a 2-out single in the top of the ninth
to
drive in pinch hitter Jerry Turner and first baseman Gene Richards with
the
tying and winning runs to lead San Diego past Atlanta, 3-2. San Diego's
other batting leaders are right fielder Dave Winfield (2 singles, 1 run)
and
center fielder George Henrick (1 double, 1 RBI).
Starter Bob Owchinko lasts 7 innings, scattering 6 hits, 2 runs (neither
earned) and 6 walks, while striking out 4. Reliever Rollie Fingers (1-1)
picks up the win by retiring all 6 batters he faces.
Atlanta is led by third baseman Rod Gilbreath with 2 singles and 1 run
scored. Pitcher Phil Niekro (0-2) pitches a complete game, giving up 2
earned runs, 6 hits, 4 walks, and striking out 9.
At: Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
Attendance: 2,616 (Not a typo; the night before, the Padres-Braves drew
2,056)
Game information from Retrosheet.org:
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1978/B04110ATL1978.htm
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