Posted on 04/08/2007 5:06:17 AM PDT by OSTATE
On Military Night, Gonzalez's ninth-inning hit caps Padres' winning rally
By: JOHN MAFFEI - Staff Writer
SAN DIEGO ---- Frustrated by a fifth-inning fly ball that he thought he had hit out of the ballpark, Adrian Gonzalez delivered in the clutch Saturday night, doubling home Jose Cruz Jr. in the ninth inning to give the Padres a come-from-behind 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies before 40,504 at Petco Park.
The victory on the team's Military Opening Night with the players wearing camouflage jerseys, snapped a two-game Padres losing streak.
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Great to see pro sports honor those who defend this country
they do it every year, but it’s great to see at least one sports team salute our service men and women.
“The victory on the team’s Military Opening Night with the players wearing camouflage jerseys...”
My new favorite team.
Razzle frazzing stupid late inning come from behind victories....
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