August 31, 1969, San Diego: Padres 5, Expos 2 (box score); Expos 6, Padres 1 (box score) The Rolling Stones’ “Honky Tonk Women” had ascended to the top of the pop charts and was enjoying its second week in the #1 spot. The expansion Padres and Expos, meanwhile, continued their descent into realms best left [...]
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1969: Bonds Powers Giants Past Padres
July 16, 1969, San Francisco: Giants 4, Padres 3 (box score) Dave Roberts couldn’t find the strike zone for the Padres, Gaylord Perry survived some shaky defense, and Bobby Bonds dealt the big blow in this one. The Giants scored in the first without the benefit of a hit. Roberts retired the first two batters [...]
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