» August 6, 2000: The Padres defeat the Cubs, 8-6, behind rookie Adam Eaton, who gives up two runs in seven innings. Another rookie, Dan Garibay, takes the loss. In front of his home-town fans 1B Mark Grace records his first 5-hit day, going 5-for-5 for Chicago, with two doubles and a home run. Grace had his 1st ML hit and his first home run in San Diego.

» September 20, 2000: San Diego Adam Eaton is staked to a 15–4 lead, and the Padres hang on for a 15–11 win over the Rockies Dave Magadan and Mike Darr each have four RBIs, while the Rock's Ben Petrick knocks in four runs without a hit, likely a ML record. Petrick has a sac fly, bases loaded walk, and two ground outs.