Zack Godley dons PF Flyers, joins exclusive club with birthday RBI

Apr 21, 2018, 7:15 PM | Updated: 9:35 pm

Cardinals reporter, ArizonaSports.com editor

On his 28th birthday, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Godley headed to the mound with some added swagger against the San Diego Padres Saturday.

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— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 22, 2018

Godley came out donning the classic P.F. Flyers, using his inner Benny “the Jet” Rodriguez to his advantage.

Literally.

Facing an early 2-1 deficit in the second inning, Godley stepped up to the plate and swung away, hitting a RBI single to tie things up at Chase Field.

#Padres @ #Dbacks

Godley’s RBI single (00:45)

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— Ballpark Videos (@BallparkVids) April 22, 2018

But it wasn’t just some ho hum RBI, it was a birthday RBI.

With that swing, Godley became the ninth pitcher since the 1996 season to record a RBI on their birthday.

He’s got some familiar company on the list as D-backs lefty Patrick Corbin was the last one to do it back in 2015 against the San Francisco Giants.

Former Cincinnati Red Aaron Harang leads all birthday hitters with two RBI.

That’s not all.

With his win, Godley joins Randy Johnson as the only D-backs pitchers to register a win on their birthdays.

Johnson accomplished the feat twice, getting wins in September of 1999 and 2004.

And as great as the P.F. Flyers were to start, Godley made a switch later on in the game back to his usual pair of cleats.

Godley went 5.1 innings with a 3.38 ERA, striking out eight batters and giving up two earned runs in Saturday’s 6-2 win. He’s now 3-1 on the season.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Godley throws to a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

San Diego Padres' Franchy Cordero hits a two-run double as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher John Ryan Murphy, right, watches during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

After hitting a two-run double, San Diego Padres' Franchy Cordero, right, dives safely back into second base ahead of a tag by Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher John Ryan Murphy, middle, takes a bounced pitch off his face mask as San Diego Padres center fielder Franchy Cordero, left, pauses and umpire Mike DiMuro, right, watches during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Zack Godley connects for a run-scoring single against the San Diego Padres during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Deven Marrero applauds as he scores a run against the San Diego Padres during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock (11) celebrates his home run against the San Diego Padres with manager Torey Lovullo, right, during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Clayton Richard (3) flips a new baseball after giving up a home run to Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock, right, during the third inning of a game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed, left, tags out San Diego Padres' Franchy Cordero who was trying to steal second base during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Owings, right, dives safely back to first base as San Diego Padres relief pitcher Adam Cimber, left, reaches out for a late throw during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva (22) dives unsuccessfully for a foul ball hit by Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta as umpire Jim Reynolds, right, looks on during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

San Diego Padres' Eric Hosmer flips his helmet after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Clayton Richard flips his cup of water as he sits in the dugout after being pulled from a baseball game during the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt stands at third base after connecting for a run-scoring triple against the San Diego Padres during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder David Peralta (6), center fielder A.J. Pollock, center, and right fielder Chris Owings (16) celebrate a win over the San Diego Padres after the final out of the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt (44), Deven Marrero, second from left, David Peralta, second from right, and Chris Owings, right, exchange high-fives after the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock connects for a run-scoring single against the San Diego Padres during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Clayton Richard throws to an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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