Tying the National League record for stolen bases in one game, San Diego Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn swipes five bases as the Houston Astros beat San Diego 10 – 6. During his 20-year career, the .338 lifetime hitter will only average 16 stolen bases per season.

September 20, 1986September 21, 2020 Famous Thefts

On September 20, 1986 — Tying the National League record for stolen bases in one game, San Diego Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn becomes only the fifth player since 1900 to swipe five bases as the Houston Astros beat San Diego 10 – 6 at the Astrodome. During his 20-year career, the .338 lifetime hitter will only average 16 stolen bases per season.

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