The Padres outslug the Pirates, 11 – 6, with Fred McGriff collecting three hits and providing the longest home run in the majors this season at 473 feet. It is Fred’s 30th. Gary Sheffield adds his 28th.

On August 28, 1992 — The Padres outslug the Pirates, 11 – 6, with Fred McGriff collecting three hits and providing the longest home run in the majors this season at 473 feet. It is Fred’s 30th. Gary Sheffield adds his 28th.

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