May 21, 1969, San Diego: Pirates 11, Padres 1 (box score) The Padres ran into a Moose on Wednesday — right-hander Bob Moose. After winning eight games as a rookie the previous season, the 21-year-old Pennsylvania native had gotten off to a slow start in 1969. On this day, however, Moose was in complete control [...]
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1969: Niekro Pounded in Fourth, Padres Lose Third Straight
May 20, 1969, San Diego: Pirates 6, Padres 3 (box score) Losers of five straight, including a three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium, the Pirates came to town with an 18-18 record that placed them a distant second in the National League East, six games back of Chicago. The club from Pittsburgh featured some outstanding hitters, [...]
1969: Veale, Stargell Lead Pirates Past Padres
May 7, 1969, Pittsburgh: Pirates 2, Padres 0 (box score) After winning the opener in Pittsburgh, the Padres turned to Clay Kirby. The Pirates countered with left-hander Bob Veale. The Alabama native had finished the previous season at 13-14 despite a sparkling 2.05 ERA. Veale had gotten off to a slow start in 1969, entering [...]
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