We’ve been saying his name a lot since his call up from triple A El Paso. Padres rookie outfielder Hunter Renfroe has barely finished unpacking but already has four home runs and a club-record 12 R-B-I in his first 7 games as a Friar.
One of those came in the third inning of Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park, when Renfroe launched a two-run shot to the top of the Western Metal Supply building to put the Padres up 5-3. The total distance on the shot was 435 feet according to MLB.com.
The Friars held that lead until the fourth inning when Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson sent a two run homer to left field to tie it up 5-5. In San Diego’s half of the inning, fellow rookie Manny Margot reached on a double and just barely stole third base (his second career stolen base).
Margot's steal allowed Padres first baseman Wil Myers to put the ball in play. The All-Star grounded out to shortstop and plated Margot. His RBI groundout put the Padres ahead 6-5. San Diego held on to their one run lead and beat the Dodgers 6-5. Renfroe and Margot each had two hits and two runs in Wednesday’s victory.
Thursday the Friars will go for the sweep against the Dodgers in their final home game of the year.
