It's a scoreless game in the bottom of the 8th inning. There is a runner on second and two out. The Padres need a big hit. Padres fans cheer - Tony Gwynn is going to bat! He gets out of the on-deck circle, takes a practice swing and steps up to the plate. He digs in and gets ready to swing.
Tony sees a pitch he likes and swings! The ball goes over the outfielder's head, and the runner scores, giving the Padres a 1-0 lead. Tony races to second base, trying to beat the tag. Safe! RBI double for Tony!
It's still a very close game, 1-0 in the top of the ninth. The visitors have a runner on third with one out. There is a fly ball to right field. Tony catches it. The runner tries to tag up to tie the game. Tony makes a perfect throw to retire the runner and end the game! Everyone shakes Tony's hand. He has a big smile. Tony Gwynn saved the day!
(Thank you
Fuji for the Gwynn giveaway!)
'86 Donruss wins it.
ReplyDeleteLooks like he's playing for the Padres in all of these.
Was that from a real Padres game?
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff from Fuji!
ReplyDeleteI like when people use cards to tell a story, though I can't recall anyone ever doing it this well with a series of cards that weren't of their choosing.
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