Tony Gwynn collects his 2000th career base hit, a single off Colorado hurler Bruce Ruffin

Tony Gwynn collects his 2000th career base hit, a single off Colorado hurler Bruce Ruffin

Raising his average to .348, San Diego outfielder Tony Gwynn collects his 2000th career base hit, a single off Colorado hurler Bruce Ruffin in the team’s 6-2 victory at Jack Murphy Stadium. Mr. Padre will reach the 3,000 hit milestone on the same date in 1999. (Our thanks to Tom Lane for sharing this event.)