The 1994 San Diego Padres, as a unit, did not have much to write home about. At the time of the strike, their record was an abysmal 47-70, a mark that ranked them dead last in baseball. Yet, even though their house was dark, appearing to lack electrical power, a lone light shined bright in the living room. The sector in the abode considered to be the “main attraction” possessed an illumined glow that made San Diego fans forget about the gloom. In their last game before the season was stalled, San Diego Padres star right fielder Tony Gwynn collected three hits against the Houston Astros, which raised his league-high batting average to an astounding .394.
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