Thursday, August 09, 2007
06.03.1996
St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres
Bob Tewksbury started this game for the Padres, pitching against one of his former teams. Alan Benes started for the Cardinals, and pitched a complete game shutout. Tewksbury also went the distance, giving up 3 runs in a losing effort. Early in the game, Tewksbury was pitching to Willie McGee, and he threw him a 45 mph curveball. My dad and I were sitting right behind home plate, and we were just as shocked as McGee. Also a rarity, Steve Finley made an error in center field for the Padres.
Labels: 1996, Baseball, Cardinals, Jack Murphy Stadium, Padres, Stub, Ticket