You've probably read all the articles by now about the Dodgers tying an old record for the most wins in a 50 game stretch. It's pretty impressive...
Dodgers join elite company with 10th straight win | MLB.com: News
The victory puts the Dodgers in elite company. They are 42-8 since June 22, matching the 1941 Yankees and 1942 Cardinals for the best 50-game stretch since 1900.
but I don't care too much about the Dodgers. If you're anything like me you're more interested in the Padres best record over a 50 games stretch. I did the research, you do the reading.
The Padres best 50 game stretch happened in 1998 and it's worst in 1969.
The Padres best 50 game stretch
Start Date | End Date | Wins |
May 26, 1998 | July 22, 1998 | 35 |
May 27, 1998 | July 23, 1998 | 35 |
May 30, 1998 | July 25, 1998 | 35 |
May 31, 1998 | July 26, 1998 | 35 |
June 4, 1998 | July 31, 1998 | 35 |
June 6, 1998 | August 2, 1998 | 35 |
June 7, 1998 | August 3, 1998 | 35 |
June 8, 1998 | August 4, 1998 | 35 |
June 9, 1998 | August 5, 1998 | 35 |
The Padres worst 50 game stretch
Start Date | End Date | Wins |
June 12, 1969 | August 5, 1969 | 9 |
June 17, 1969 | August 10, 1969 | 9 |
June 17, 1969 | August 12, 1969 | 9 |
June 21, 1969 | August 17, 1969 | 9 |
June 19, 1969 | August 16, 1969 | 9 |
June 20, 1969 | August 16, 1969 | 9 |
June 20, 1969 | August 17, 1969 | 9 |
June 18, 1969 | August 13, 1969 | 9 |