1969: Cubs Rally Late, Hand Padres Eighth Straight Loss
Friday, August 3, 2007by Geoff Young
August 3, 1969, Chicago: Cubs 4, Padres 3 (box score)
The Padres faced their former teammate, Dick Selma, in the finale at Chicago. Joe Niekro, for whom Selma was traded, got the call for San Diego.
The Cubs scored first. In the second inning, they parlayed three straight one-out singles into a 1-0 lead.
The Padres tied the game two innings later on doubles by Nate Colbert and Al Ferrara. In the bottom of the fourth, Chicago had a golden opportunity but couldn't score. With the bases loaded and one out, Jim Hickman bounced into a 6-4-3 double play to end the frame.
San Diego took the lead in the ...
