THIS DATE IN PADRE BASEBALL
1998 SEASON
HOFFMANS MAKE HISTORY
Padres 4 Dodgers 1
Trevor Hoffman gets the save in the Padres 4–1 over the Dodgers, who are managed by his brother Glenn Hoffman. 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.
Andy Ashby won his 12th game, pitching 8 strong innings, allowing 4 hits and only one run on a home run by Eric Karros.
Padres scored early with a little help from an error by Adrian Beltre on a wild throw on a Wally Joyner ground ball, leading to 2 runs in the first.
Steve Finley and Joyner would each add another RBI later in the game for the Padres.
News and Notes - Tony Gwynn was lifted late in the game, his knee bothering him again.
Notable games of July 11
PADRES FRANCHISE RECORD ON THIS DATE = 14-19 .424
Game 83 1983 - Padres 6 Cubs 5
Infielder Tim Flannery hits a grand slam home run off Ferguson Jenkins to cap a six-run, first inning and lead the Padres to a 6–5 victory over the Cubs at San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium.
1989 ALL STAR GAME - AMERICAN 5 NATIONAL 3
The Padres had 3 players at the 1989 All Star Game at Angels stadium. C Benito Santiago was elected to his 3rd All Star game, and OF Tony Gwynn was elected to his 5th. P Mark Davis was selected to his 2nd All-Star game.
Manager Jack McKeon was also at the game, coaching alongside Manager Tommy Lasorda.
1995 ALL STAR GAME - NATIONAL 3 AMERICAN 2
Tony Gwynn is elected to his 11th All Star game and goes 0 for 2.
2000 ALL STAR GAME - AMERICAN 6 NATIONAL 3
Trevor Hoffman is selected to his 3rd All Star Game, allowing 3 runs in an inning pitched.
2006 ALL STAR GAME - AMERICAN 3 NATIONAL 2
Trevor Hoffman is once again the lone Padre representative, selected to his 5th All-Star game. In the top of the ninth, after getting the first 2 outs, the American League rallies with 3 consecutive hits to score 2 runs to steal the victory from the National League.
Game 89 2015 - Padres 6 @Rangers 5
Padres rally for 3 runs in the 9th, with the game winning home run from Yangervis Solarte. This win sparks a season high 5 game win streak.
2017 ALL STAR GAME - AMERICAN 2 NATIONAL 1
Closer Brad Hand is the lone Padre representative this year, pitching a scoreless 7th inning.
GAME OF THE DATE
1978 ALL STAR GAME - NATIONAL 7 AMERICAN 3
The Padres host their first All-Star Game at San Diego Stadium. The National League wins 7–3 and Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey is named the Most Valuable Player. Dave Winfield of the Padres is 1-for-2 and scores a run. Right-hander Rollie Fingers of the Padres allows a hit in two scoreless innings.
Padres Making MLB Debuts on July 11
No MLB player has ever made his debut as a Padre on this date.
Transactions of July 11
1974
Released Matty Alou.
- OF Alou appeared in 48 games during the 1974 season, hitting .198 with 0 HR and 3 RBI, after being purchased from the St. Louis Cardinals on October 25, 1973.
1990
Traded Alex Cole to the Cleveland Indians. Received Tom Lampkin.
- CF Cole was at AAA Las Vegas when traded. Would make his MLB debut as an Indian on July 27, 1990. Originally acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals via a trade on February 27, 1990.
- C Lampkin would appear in 177 games in four seasons (1990-1992,2002), hitting .215 with 11 HR and 44 RBI. Purchased by the Milwaukee Brewers on March 25, 1993, he would return in 2002 via a trade with the Seattle Mariners.
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