Today in Padre History
May 5, 1991
Padres 6, Expos 3
San Diego scores 5 runs in the top of the 5th inning to beat Montreal,
6-3.
In the inning, third baseman Jim Presley leads off with a home run, and
catcher Benito Santiago caps the scoring with a three-run homer. The
Padres
also have 3 triples in the game--one each by right fielder Tony Gwynn,
first
baseman Fred McGriff, and shortstop Tony Fernandez.
Starter Ed Whitson (2-3) pitches a complete game, giving up 3 earned runs,
7
hits, and 3 walks; he strikes out 8 Expos to get the win.
Center fielder Marquis Grissom is the Expo start of the night, going 3 for
4
with a double, home run, and 3 RBI. Starting pitcher Brian Barnes (0-1)
lasts 4-2/3 innings and is charged with all 6 Padre runs.
At: Stade Olympique
Attendance: 15,397
Game information from Retrosheet.org:
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1991/B05050MON1991.htm
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