This Day in Padres History, 8/1

Colbert’s record doubleheader in Atlanta; Medica’s five-hit game

By Bill Center

Nate Colbert poses for a photo after his 13 RBI game in Atlanta in 1972

Aug. 1, 1972 — First baseman Nate Colbert hit five home runs and drove in 13 runs as the Padres swept a doubleheader in Atlanta. The five home runs tied a doubleheader record set by Hall of Famer Stan Musial in 1954 for the St. Louis Cardinals. The 13 RBIs set a since-tied Major League record. Colbert was the first Padre to hit three home runs in a game. His 22 total bases are a still-standing Padres doubleheader along with the five homers and 13 RBIs.

Aug. 1, 1975 — Left-hander Randy Jones allows three hits and a walk with three strikeouts in a complete-game as the Padres defeat Atlanta in one hour and 40 minutes at San Diego Stadium.

Aug. 1, 1985 — First baseman Steve Garvey is 4-for-4 with a double and three runs scored and left fielder Carmelo Martinez is 3-for-3 with four RBIs in a 6–0 Padres win in Atlanta. Starting right-hander Andy Hawkins allows six hits with no walks and three strikeouts in a complete-game shutout.

Aug. 1, 2014 — First baseman Tommy Medica goes 5-for-5 with two homers, four RBIs and four runs scored as the Padres defeat Atlanta 10–1 at Petco Park.