Edgar Martinez, Jr., Please Go into Medicine

One of the craziest baseball moments I've ever seen happened in yesterday's Padres/Brewers game.

The Padres were one out away from clinching a playoff spot, with MLB all-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman on the mound, with the tying run on second.

The Brewers batter: Tony Gwynn, Jr.

Now let's remember that Tony Gwynn, Sr. played 20 seasons for San Diego, recording 3141 hits. He's the all-time franchise leader in practically every offensive category--even stolen bases. There's a statue of him outside Petco Park.

So here's his son, up as the last man who could prevent his old team from making the playoffs. Gwynn Jr. was down to his last strike...then he lined a Hoffman change up into the rightfield corner, tying the game. The Brewers then won it in 10, and the Padres must win today to ensure a playoff spot.

To put this in terms we can relate to:

Imagine if, say, 10 years from now, an aging J.J. Putz is one out away from securing a playoff berth from the M's, and Edgar Martinez, Jr. of, say, the Orioles, drives in the run that prevents it.

Or, as my roommate suggested, "And Brandon Roy, Jr.'s three pointer has knocked the Huskies out of the NCAA Tournament."

Wow. Sorry Padres fans. Of course, they are probably all at the beach right now.