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1969: Shannon, Torrez Lead Cardinals Past Padres

August 7, 2007 – 12:02 am

August 7, 1969, San Diego: Cardinals 2, Padres 1 (box score)
The Padres, after a too-brief respite, saw their winning streak end at one. On a Thursday afternoon, in front of 8,088 at San Diego Stadium, Al Santorini squared off against rookie right-hander Mike Torrez.
The Cardinals drew first blood. In the top of the second, with [...]

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