07/26/1977 - Padres Get Win, Extend Streak to 4
San Diego beat Montreal on the strength of starter John D'Acquisto's fine effort. The right-hander led his team to a 3-0 win. In 7.1 innings, D'Acquisto surrendered 7 hits, while striking out 4 and walking 4. He allowed no runs. Rollie Fingers converted his 21st save in 31 tries.
Bill Almon, who is tied for 2nd in the NL in stolen bases with 37, chipped in for San Diego with a 2-run home run in the bottom of the seventh. For the game, the shortstop had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 2 runs batted in.
"I tried to mix it up, keep them off balance," said D'Acquisto.
The Padres have now won 4 straight. Dave Kingman homered off RHP Don Stanhouse.
BOTTOM OF THE 4TH
Count: 1-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 384 ft
Season HR #24 - Career HR #214
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