Trevor Hoffman fails to set a big league record with 42 consecutive saves as Astros outfielder Moises Alou goes deep on the first pitch thrown by the Padres’ closer. The 9th-inning homer ties the game, but San Diego prevails and beats Houston in the 10th, 5 – 4.

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On July 26, 1998 — Trevor Hoffman fails to set a big league record with 42 consecutive saves as Astros outfielder Moises Alou goes deep on the first pitch thrown by the Padres’ closer. The 9th-inning homer ties the game, but San Diego prevails and beats Houston in the 10th, 5 – 4.

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Baseball Reference July 26