For the only time in his 27-year career, Nolan Ryan was beaten on a walk-off homer, as San Diego erased an early four-run deficit on July 1, 1985. The Padres clawed back with late runs to tie it before a two-out 10th inning swing sealed it. The unlikely hero was backup catcher Bruce Bochy, who ended it in dramatic fashion.

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  • A clubhouse prank waiting for Bochy after the game

  • A bunt attempt that taught LaMarr Hoyt a lesson

  • Bochy’s joking prediction that came true

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