1972 – Following up a two-hitter against the Pirates in his previous start, San Diego’s Steve Arlin allows just one hit in beating San Francisco, 4 – 1. Garry Maddox triples in the 2nd inning for the lone hit. Nate Colbert’s three-run homer, off Sam McDowell, is the deciding blow.

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1972 – Following up a two-hitter against the Pirates in his previous start, San Diego’s Steve Arlin allows just one hit in beating San Francisco, 4 – 1. Garry Maddox triples in the 2nd inning for the lone hit. Nate Colbert’s three-run homer, off Sam McDowell, is the deciding blow.

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