With the Padres and Expos tied 4-4 in the eighth inning on August 18, 2002, Gene Kingsale ripped a pinch-hit double that plated two crucial runs in a 6-5 San Diego victory. But while Kingsale stood safely on second base, another “runner” suddenly joined him — creating one of the oddest interruptions of the 2002 season.
🕵️ Inside The Original Newspaper Coverage you’ll learn:
The unexpected “runner” who slid into second base
Padres pitchers set a surprising MLB record
Bruce Bochy challenged reporters to think even bigger
🕵️ Replay Today: May 19, 1976
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a failed but that turned into a game-winning home run
two unexpected names were at the top of the AL home run leaders
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