Padres Set Franchise Record with 11 Hits in Eighth Inning; Arraez's 4-Hit Game Shines

Jun 1, 2024, 02:38 AM

The San Diego Padres set a franchise record by delivering 11 hits in the eighth inning (T8) against the Kansas City Royals. Luis Arraez contributed significantly with a 4-hit game, including a leadoff single and a second hit that drove in the Padres' 7th run of the inning. Jake Cronenworth also played a crucial role, sneaking one through to give the Padres the lead. This remarkable inning saw the Padres surpass their previous record of 10 hits in an inning, achieved twice before in 2004 and 2002. According to a radio broadcast by Ryan, the Padres hadn't hit a single ball hard in this inning.