Peavy’s 16 Ks Not Enough, as Padres Take It

Rookie drills walk-off homer after Peavy fans 9 in a row

By J. Kelman, Newser User

Posted Apr 26, 2007 10:36 AM CDT

(Newser) – Stephen Drew stole the spotlight from Jake Peavy, connecting on a two-run walk-off homer off Trevor Hoffman in the ninth inning as the Diamondbacks upended the Padres 3-2. The rookie’s blast off of the future Hall of Famer overshadowed a historic effort from Peavy, who tied a career high in fanning 16 D-Backs.

The Alabama native's seven shutout innings inlcuded nine Ks in a row, one shy of the Major League record. But in the end, it was Drew who got the last laugh. His first homer of the year made a winner of Tony Pena, who relieved reigning N.L. Cy Young winner Brandon Webb after eight strong innings.

San Diego Padres pitcher Jake Peavy follows through against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at Chase Field in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) (Associated Press)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew celebrates his two-run walk-off home run against the San Diego Padres as his teammates wait for him at home plate during a baseball game Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at... (Associated Press)

San Diego Padres' Jake Peavy follows through on a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 25, 2007, in Phoenix. Peavy struck out nine consecutive... (Associated Press)

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