This Day in Padres History, 7/17

1998: Vaughn, Gwynn homer twice as Padres hit franchise six homers in a game

By Bill Center

Greg Vaughn hits a home run during the 1998 season

July 17, 1974 — Outfielder Bobby Tolan is 3-for-4 with two homers and six RBIs as the Padres defeat the Phillies 15–5 at San Diego Stadium.

July 17, 1994 — First baseman Eddie Williams is 3-for-4 with two homers and four RBIs as the Padres defeat the Mets 10–1 at Shea Stadium.

July 17, 1998 — The Padres set a franchise record with six homers in a game in a 13–3 win at Cincinnati. Left fielder Greg Vaughn hits two homers for four RBIs. Right fielder Tony Gwynn hits two homers with three RBIs. Center fielder Ruben Rivera hits a grand slam. Steve Finley hits a pinch-hit, solo homer.

July 17, 2002 — Right-hander Brian Lawrence throws a four-hit, complete-game shutout with a walk and seven strikeouts and Phil Nevin hits a three-run homer as the Padres defeat the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

July 17, 2006 — First baseman Adrian Gonzalez goes 3-for-4 with two homers and four RBIs as the Padres defeat the Philies 8–6 at Petco Park.