1998 San Diego Padres

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1998 San Diego Padres / Franchise: San Diego Padres / BR Team Page[edit]

Record: 98-64, Finished 1st in NL Western Division (1998 NL)

Clinched Division: September 12, 1998, vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Won National League Pennant

Managed by Bruce Bochy

Coaches: Greg Booker, Tim Flannery, Davey Lopes, Rob Picciolo, Merv Rettenmund and Dave Stewart

Ballpark: Qualcomm Stadium

History, Comments, Contributions[edit]

The 1998 San Diego Padres made it to the World Series, where they were swept by the New York Yankees.

Awards and Honors[edit]

Further Reading[edit]

  • Jeff Sanders: "Padres history (Sept. 12): ’98 team clinches the NL West", San Diego Union-Tribune, September 12, 2020


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