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Despaigne collects first hit and new wardrobe as bet is paid off by teammates

A few weeks ago on April 20th in Colorado, Padres starting pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne collected his first Major League hit.  He slapped a grounder to right field and his teammates in the dugout celebrated his first hit in 31 at-bats.  Even Despaigne broke into a smile which is quite the departure from his usual nonchalant, devil-may-care attitude.

Part of the reason Despaigne was having so much fun was because he had a bet with his fellow Padres.  After watching his poor batting practice this season they promised him a new wardrobe if he got a hit.