Today in Padre History - June 2

Today in Padre History

June 2, 1978



Padres 5, Mets 4



Right fielder Dave Winfield caps a 4-run San Diego 5th inning by hitting a
3-run home run to lead the Padres past New York, 5-4. Shortstop Ozzie Smith
has 2 hits, including a double, for San Diego. Starting pitcher Randy Jones
(5-3) throws 7-2/3 innings, giving up 9 hits and all 4 runs. Rollie Fingers
gains his 12th save of the season by pitching the final 1-1/3 innings.



New York's offense is led by catcher John Stearns, who has 2 hits-including
a 2-run homer, and 2 runs scored. Starting pitcher Nino Espinosa (5-3)
takes the loss, pitching 7 innings and giving up all 5 Padre runs.



Padre record and standing: 22-26, 4th place, 9.5 games behind San Francisco.



At: Shea Stadium

Attendance: 9,943



Game information from Retrosheet.org:

http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1978/B06020NYN1978.htm



Record-setting note: On this day in 1970, the Padres set a team record with
4 triples in a 14-8 victory over Pittsburgh. The triples are hit by catcher
Chris Cannizzaro, shortstop Tommy Dean, and second baseman Jose Arcia, who
has 2 three-baggers. This record is tied on May 5, 1978 (Gene Richards,
Oscar Gamble, and Ozzie Smith (2)).



Game information from Retrosheet.org:

http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1970/B06020PIT1970.htm