Today in Padre History
May 6, 1969
Padres 4, Pirates 2
Center fielder Cito Gaston caps a 4-run Padre first inning with a triple
that drives in 2 runs; San Diego goes on to defeat Pittsburgh, 4-2.
Shortstop Tommy Dean and left fielder Tony Gonzalez have 2 hits apiece in
the win. Starter Dick Kelley (2-2) allows 8 hits and 2 runs over 8
innings
pitched, and reliever Frank Reberger picks up his 4th save of the season
with a scoreless 9th inning effort.
Pirate starter Steve Blass (2-2) lasts only 2/3 of an inning, giving up 4
hits, a walk, and 4 runs. Pittsburgh's hitting leader is left fielder
Willie Stargell, who goes 2 for 4 with a run scored.
At: Forbes Field
Attendance: 5,793
Game information from Retrosheet.org:
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1969/B05060PIT1969.htm
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