THIS WEEK IN PADRES HISTORY

July 7, 1980Jack McKeon replaces Bob Fontaine to become the Padres fourth general manager.

July 8, 1976Randy Jones sets a NL record by posting his 16th win before the All-Star break in a 6-3 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

July 12, 1985LaMarr Hoyt and Goose Gossage combine on a three-hit shutout as the Padres defeat the Cardinals 2-0 in St. Louis in a meeting of division leaders.

July 8, 1980Dave Winfield drives in the go-ahead run with a ground out as the NL defeats the American League 4-2 in the All-Star Game.

July 11, 1990Greg Riddoch named the 13th manager of the Padres, replacing Jack McKeon. McKeon remains the club’s general manager.

July 12, 1994Tony Gwynn leads off the bottom of the 10th with a single and slides home with the winning run on Moises Alou’s double as the NL scores an 8-7, walk-off win in the All-Star Game in Pittsburgh. Gwynn plays the entire game, going 2-for-5 with a double.

July 12, 1988Switch-hitting 3B Ken Caminiti ties a franchise record with three homers in a game, including homers from both sides of the plate, to drive in five runs in a 6-3 win over the Dodgers in Los Angeles.

July 9, 1991In the 62nd All-Star Game, Tony Gwynn goes 2-for-4 and scores a run, though the American League wins 4-2 in Toronto.

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July 11, 1998Trevor Hoffman gets the save in the Padres 4-1 over the Dodgers, who are managed by his brother Glenn. The game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles marks the first time in Major League history that a player plays against a team managed by his brother.

July 9, 1996Ken Caminiti becomes the first Padre to homer in an All-Star Game during the NL’s 6-0 win in the 67th game in Philadelphia.

July 12, 2008Padre Greg Maddux becomes the oldest pitcher in Major League history to steal a base. He is 42 years and 89 days when he steals second against the Braves in the third inning of a 4-1 loss at Petco Park.

July 10, 2007RHP Jake Peavy becomes the third Padres’ pitcher to start an All-Star Game and gives up just one hit in a scoreless inning. But Padres RHP Chris Young allows two runs in an inning and suffers the loss in the American League’s 5-4 win in San Francisco.

July 12, 2016The American League defeats the NL 4-2 in the 87th All-Star Game at Petco Park before 42,386. It is the third All-Star Game played in San Diego and the first at Petco Park. Padre 1B Wil Myers starts the game as the NL designated hitter and has a double in three at-bats. Padres LHP Drew Pomeranz pitches a scoreless inning.

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1. In 1980, Jack McKeon replaces Bob Fontaine to become the Padres ________ general manager. a) 1st b) 4th c) 6th d) 2nd

2. This pitcher set a NL record by posting his 16th win before the 1978 All-Star break in a 6-3 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. _______________________

3. Dave Winfield drove in the go-ahead run with a ground out as the NL defeated the American League 4-2 in the All-Star Game in what year? a) 1976 b) 1996 c) 1980 d) 1987

4. In the 62nd All-Star Game, _______________________ goes 2-for-4 and scores a run, though the American League wins 4-2 in Toronto

5. In 1996, Ken Caminiti becomes the ________ Padre to homer in an All-Star Game during the NL’s 6-0 win in the 67th game in Philadelphia. a) 2nd b) 3rd c) 1st d) 5th

6. RHP _______________________ becomes the third Padres’ pitcher to start an All-Star Game and gives up just one hit in a scoreless inning. But Padres RHP Chris Young allows two runs in an inning and suffers the loss in the American League’s 5-4 win in San Francisco.

7. In 1990, Greg Riddoch is named the ________ manager of the Padres, replacing Jack McKeon. McKeon remains the club’s general manager. a) 12th b) 9th c) 15th d) 13th

8. Trevor Hoffman gets the save in the Padres 4-1 over the Dodgers, who are managed by his brother. The July 11, 1998 game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles marks the first time in Major League history that a player plays against a team managed by his brother. What is his name? _______________________

9. LaMarr Hoyt and _________ combine on a three-hit shutout as the Padres defeat the Cardinals 2-0 in St. Louis in a meeting of division leaders. a) Goose Gossage b) Greg Booker c) Dave Dravecky d) Craig Lefferts

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ANSWERS 1. b 2. Randy Jones 3. c 4. Tony Gwynn 5. c 6. Jake Peavy 7. d 8. Glenn 9. a 10. Ken Caminiti 11. d 12. 42 13. b

10. Switch-hitting 3B _______________________ ties a franchise record with three homers in a game in 1988, including homers from both sides of the plate, to drive in five runs in a 6-3 win over the Dodgers in Los Angeles.

11. Tony Gwynn leads off the bottom of the 10th with a single and slides home with the winning run on Moises Alou’s double as the NL scores an 8-7, walk-off win in the All-Star Game in Pittsburgh. Gwynn plays the entire game, going 2-for-5 with a double. What year was this All-Star Game? a) 1998 b) 1990 c) 2001 d) 1994

12. Padre Greg Maddux becomes the oldest pitcher in Major League history to steal a base. How old was he when he stole second against the Braves in the third inning of a 4-1 loss at Petco Park? _______________________

13. The American League defeats the NL 4-2 in the 87th All-Star Game at Petco Park before 42,386. Padre 1B Wil Myers starts the game as the NL designated hitter and has a double in three at-bats. Padres LHP Drew Pomeranz pitches a scoreless inning. This is the _____ All-Star Game held in San Diego. a) 2nd b) 3rd c) 1st d) 5th