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1993 St. Louis Cardinals
Record: 87-75
Finish: 3rd in NL East
Manager: Joe Torre
Ball Park: Busch Stadium
WAR Leader: Greg Jeffries (5.1)
Franchise Record: 6-4
Hall of Famers: (2)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/1993.shtml
1993 San Diego Padres
Record: 61-101
Finish: 7th in NL West
Manager: Jim Riggleman
Ball Park: Jack Murphy Stadium
WAR Leader: Greg Harris (4.9)
Franchise Record: 1-2
Hall of Famers: (3)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/1993.shtml
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Battle Of 93 Goes To Padre Stars
San Diego Upends Cards In 5 As Benes Closes Series
Game 1
At Busch Stadium
1993 San Diego Padres 3
1993 St. Louis Cardinals 13
WP: B. Tewksbury (1-0) LP: A. Benes (0-1)
HR: G. Pena (1)
POG: Geronimo Pena (2-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R)
1993 Cardinals Lead Series 1-0
The 1993 St. Louis Cardinals opened their best-of-seven Field of Dreams playoff series against the 1993 San Diego Padres with a commanding 13-3 victory on October 1, 1993, at Busch Stadium. Geronimo Peña powered the Cardinals' offense, going 2-for-3 with a home run, 3 RBIs, and 2 runs scored, earning Player of the Game honors. St. Louis struck early with a four-run first inning, sparked by Ozzie Smith's RBI triple. The Cardinals extended their lead in the fourth and fifth innings, with Peña’s two-run homer and a six-run fifth frame sealing the deal. Bob Tewksbury pitched a complete game, allowing 14 hits but limiting the Padres to 3 runs, while the Cardinals’ defense turned four double plays. Despite Tony Gwynn’s 3-hit performance for San Diego, the Padres struggled to convert opportunities, leaving eight runners on base. The series continues tomorrow with Game 2 at Busch Stadium.
Game 2
At Busch Stadium
1993 San Diego Padres 7
1993 St. Louis Cardinals 6 (12 inn)
WP: G. Harris (1-0) LP: A. Watson (0-1) S: J. Hernandez (1)
HR: P. Clark (1), M. Whiten 2 (2)
POG: Mark Whiten (2-5, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R)
Series Tied 1-1
In an intense Game 2 of the Field of Dreams series, the 1993 San Diego Padres edged out the 1993 St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 in a 12-inning thriller to tie the series at 1-1. Despite a pair of powerful home runs by St. Louis' Mark Whiten, who drove in all six of the Cardinals’ runs, the Padres rallied late. After trailing 6-2 heading into the 9th, San Diego mounted a dramatic comeback, capped by a three-run homer from pinch-hitter Phil Clark to tie the game at 6-6. In the 12th, an error by St. Louis' outfielder Bernard Gilkey allowed San Diego to take the lead for good. Despite Whiten’s heroics, Padres reliever Greg Harris pitched three scoreless innings to keep the game within reach, while closer Joey Hernandez sealed the win with a flawless 12th. San Diego’s bullpen was key in the victory, and the series now shifts to Jack Murphy Stadium for Game 3.
Game 3
At Jack Murphy Stadium
1993 St. Louis Cardinals 0
1993 San Diego Padres 3
WP: D. Brocail (1-0) LP: R. Cormier (0-1) S: G. Harris (1)
HR: T. Gwynn (1), F. McGriff (1)
POG: Doug Brocail (8 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 108 P)
1993 Padres Lead Series 2-1
In Game 3 of the best-of-seven Field of Dreams series between the 1993 San Diego Padres and the 1993 St. Louis Cardinals, the Padres secured a pivotal 3-0 victory, taking a 2-1 lead in the series. Doug Brocail was outstanding on the mound for San Diego, throwing eight innings of shutout baseball while allowing just six hits and striking out two. Tony Gwynn's clutch two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth sealed the win for the Padres, complementing Fred McGriff’s solo shot in the fourth. The Cardinals' bats struggled to capitalize on opportunities, leaving 11 runners on base. Greg Harris closed out the game with a perfect ninth inning to earn the save. With the victory at Jack Murphy Stadium in front of 50,231 fans, the Padres gained the upper hand in the series.
Game 4
At Jack Murphy Stadium
1993 St. Louis Cardinals 2
1993 San Diego Padres 7
WP: S. Sanders (1-0) LP: T. Urbani (0-1)
HR: G. Pena (2), G. Sheffield (1), T. Gwynn (2), F. McGriff (2)
POG: Fred McGriff (4-4, HR, 2 RBI, R)
1993 Padres Lead Series 3-1
In Game 4 of the 1993 Field of Dreams series, the San Diego Padres took control, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 and taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven matchup. Fred McGriff led the charge, going 4-for-4, including a two-run homer in the seventh inning that put the game out of reach. San Diego's offense erupted early, with Tony Gwynn blasting a two-run home run in the first inning to give the Padres an early lead. The Cardinals struggled to respond, managing just two runs, with Gerónimo Peña’s solo home run in the seventh inning serving as a rare bright spot. Padres starter Scott Sanders pitched a solid seven innings, allowing only two runs while striking out three. The victory moves the Padres one win away from the series title, with the next game set to take place at Jack Murphy Stadium. With clear skies and a mild breeze, the 50,593 fans in attendance were treated to a dominant performance, leaving the Cardinals searching for answers in a must-win Game 5.
Game 5
At Jack Murphy Stadium
1993 St. Louis Cardinals 0
1993 San Diego Padres 4
WP: A. Benes (1-1) LP: B. Tewksbury (1-1) S: G. Harris (2)
HR: None
POG: Andy Benes (8 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, 95 P)
In Game 5 of the best-of-seven Field of Dreams series, the 1993 San Diego Padres clinched with a 4-0 shutout victory over the 1993 St. Louis Cardinals at Jack Murphy Stadium on October 6, 1993. Padres ace Andy Benes was brilliant, pitching eight innings of two-hit baseball, striking out seven, and earning Player of the Game honors. The game was a scoreless duel until the eighth inning when the Padres erupted for four runs, with key contributions from Gary Sheffield, Tony Gwynn, and Fred McGriff. Benes and the Padres' bullpen combined to preserve the shutout, sealing the series victory 4-1 and San Diego's series win. The clear, cool weather, with a 9 mph breeze blowing in, set the stage for this memorable moment before 50,776 fans.
1993 San Diego Padres Win Series 4 Games To 1
Series MVP:
(.409, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB, .682 SLG, 1.091 OPS)
Last edited by Nick Soulis; 10-24-2024 at 08:00 AM.
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