1969: Jenkins, Cubs Blank Padres
Saturday, May 12, 2007by Geoff Young
May 12, 1969, Chicago: Cubs 2, Padres 0 (box score)
Fresh off their first ever road series win, the Padres headed to Chicago for their first series at Wrigley Field. San Diego sent Gary Ross to the hill in the Monday afternoon opener. The Cubs countered with Canadian right-hander Ferguson Jenkins.
The Cubs featured names such as Ron Santo, Billy Williams, and an aging Billy Williams. Early in the season, though, shortstop Don Kessinger, catcher Randy Hundley, and left fielder Al Spangler were leading the charge, helping the Cubs to a fine 21-11 start under manager Leo Durocher.
Originally signed by the Phillies, Jenkins had won exactly 20 games in ...
