Posted in 2023 in Ballpark Facts
For Padres fans and hardcore baseball trivia buffs, a look back at the legacy of San Diego’s proud ballpark, including notable moments and accomplishments inside the baseball diamond and out.
First Triple: April 14, 2004, Brian Giles
First Save: April 10, 2004, (Guess who…) Trever Hoffman
First Padre HR: April 15, 2004, Mark Loretta off of Hideo Nomo
First Grand Slam: July 31, 2005, Adam Dunn (Reds)
First Inside-The-Park HR August 4, 2004, Jimmy Rollins (Phillies)
First Balk: May 15, 2004, Sergio Mitre
First No Hitter: July 13, 2013, San Francisco’s Tim Lincecum threw a no-no in a 9–0 victory.
In 2021, Joe Musgrove tossed the first no-hitter in Padres’ history, on the road in Texas. (Story).
First Player to Hit for the Cycle: June 6, 2022, Eduardo Escobar (New York Mets) hit for the cycle in an 11-5 win over the Padres with a single (1st), double (4th), homer (8th) and triple (9th). ((Story).
First Playoff Game: October 8, 2005
First Rainout: April 4, 2006
Longest game: April 17, 2008, 22 innings (6 hours, 16 minutes. Rockies 2-1 over Padres)
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