September 27, 1976 at San Diego Stadium 

Padres 5, Reds 3  (99-58)

Santo Alcala gave up three runs in the bottom of the eighth and blew a one run lead late in the game as the Reds lost to the Padres.  Alcala dropped to 11-4 on the season.  Don Gullett didn’t get a decision, and he gave up two runs on five hits and four walks in seven innings of work.

Ken Griffey had two hits and two runs and Tony Perez drove in two.  Joe Morgan singled, walked three times, scored and stole his 59th base of the season.

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