There Are Those Who Call Me Tim's Ticket Stubs

Esteban Loaiza starts for the Pirates and successfully keeps the Padres at bay. Tony Gwynn hit his first of 17 home runs, a season career high, in this game in the 8th inning off Matt Ruebel. There was nothing else really significant in this game, other than a Kevin Elster home run off of Trevor Hoffman.

Labels: 1997, Baseball, Jack Murphy Stadium, Padres, Pirates, Stub, Ticket

My second Padres game in a week and for the second time the opposing pitcher throws a complete game shutout. This time it was Zane Smith blanking the Padres as the Pirates won 10-0. Sean Bergman started the game for the Padres and was largely ineffective, giving up 5 runs in as many innings. Jeff King and Orlando Merced both homered for the Pirates.

Labels: 1996, Baseball, Jack Murphy Stadium, Padres, Pirates, Stub, Ticket