The Padres believed they were locking up a future ace on the cheap when they offered left-hander Cory Luebke a four-year extension worth at least $12 million heading into the 2012 season. His start on this date — July 2 — in 2011 helped build momentum for that payday.
The 26-year-old Luebke struck out seven and scattered two hits over six shutout innings in teaming with three relievers in a 1-0 win in Seattle.
The start extended Luebke’s scoreless inning streak to 11 since joining the rotation, a streak he pushed to 13 while throwing six innings of two-run ball in his next start.