On Opening Day, Marcus and Brian Giles bat first and second in the San Diego lineup in the Padres’ 7-0 victory over the Giants. Skipper Bud Black’s batting order marks first time brothers have hit one and two in a game since Matty and Jesus Alou did it for San Francisco in 1965.

On April 3, 2007 — On Opening Day, Marcus and Brian Giles bat first and second in the San Diego lineup in the Padres’ 7-0 victory over the Giants. Skipper Bud Black’s batting order marks first time brothers have hit one and two in a game since Matty and Jesus Alou did it for San Francisco in 1965.

 


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