How many games have I watched over the years? Quite a few, probably a lot of games.
Yet, I had never seen a pitcher give up 3 home runs in 3 consecutive pitches.
Back in 2006, Vicente Padilla had a 4-2 lead after 5 innings. He was pitching great. Then everything just fell apart:
First pitch, Swisher hit it out;
Next pitch, Frank Thomas hit a long fly ball to left field; and,
Third pitch, Milton Bradley hit a line drive to the right field seats.
I have never seen anything like it. I recall many years ago that the Twins hit consecutive home runs.
It was a strange day for Vicente Padilla. I don't think that he will forget the moment.
