1969: Padres Blow Early Lead, Fall to Cardinals
Wednesday, May 9, 2007by Geoff Young
May 9, 1969, St. Louis: Cardinals 7, Padres 6 (box score)
In their first trip to Busch Stadium, the Padres jumped all over right-hander Ray Washburn. With Roberto Pena on second and two out in the first inning, four consecutive singles resulted in three runs. Chris Cannizzaro was caught looking to end the frame, but the club from San Diego had staked Al Santorini to an early lead.
For a while, it looked like three runs might be enough for Santorini. He shut down the Cardinals through five innings, allowing just two walks and two hits. Only one St. Louis baserunner had made it past first base.
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