2012 – Ryan Braun hits three homers and a two-run triple, driving in 6 runs, in Milwaukee’s 8 – 3 win over the Padres. He is the first player to smash three long balls in a game in pitcher-friendly PETCO Park. No player had hit 3 homers and a triple in a game since Fred Lynn in 1975.

 

On April 30, 2012 — 2012 – Ryan Braun hits three homers and a two-run triple, driving in 6 runs, in Milwaukee’s 8 – 3 win over the Padres. He is the first player to smash three long balls in a game in pitcher-friendly PETCO Park. No player had hit 3 homers and a triple in a game since Fred Lynn in 1975.

 


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Sources:

Baseball Reference April 30

SABR Games Project

National Pastime April 30

Hall of Fame

Retro Sheet