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I still can’t believe it happened. Since the franchise’s inception back in 1969 – span of more than half a century – no San Diego Padres pitcher had thrown a no-hitter. No one, that is, until Joe Musgrove made history on Friday night in Arlington, Texas.
You couldn’t have written a better storyline. Musgrove, whom the team traded for this offseason, grew up in the San Diego area and, as a young aspiring ballplayer, idolized longtime Padres hurler Jake Peavy. He even chose to wear number 44 this season to pay homage to the right-hander.