April 23 Ken Johnson loses a no-hitter 4/23/64
On this date in 1964, the Colt .45s’ Ken Johnson pitched a no-hitter against Cincinnati, but lost the game.
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April 22 White Sox score 11 runs on one hit 4/22/59
On this date in 1959, the Chicago White Sox scored 11 runs against Kansas City while getting only one hit.
April 21 Ted Williams makes home debut with Red Sox 4/21/39
Ted Williams played his first game at Fenway Park on this date in 1939.
April 20 Fenway Park opens 1912
After an earlier series was rained out, the Yankees and Red Sox finally played the first game at Fenway Park on this date in 1912.
April 19 Minnie Minoso returns to the White Sox 4/19/60
Minnie Minoso had a big Opening Day game in his return to the White Sox on this day in 1960.
April 18 Babe Ruth christens Yankee Stadium 4/18/23
Yankee Stadium opened on this date in 1923, and Babe Ruth hit the first home run in The House That Ruth Built.
April 17 Mike Schmidt hits four home runs for Phillies 4/17/76
With help from teammate Dick Allen, the Phillies’ Mike Schmidt hit four home runs against the Cubs on this day in 1976.
April 16: Burt Hooton no-hits the Phillies 4/16/72
The Cubs’ Burt Hooton pitched a no-hitter against Philadelphia on this date in 1972.
April 15 Jackie Robinson’s first MLB game 1947
Jackie Robinson of the Dodgers broke the modern color line in baseball on this date in 1947.
April 14 Expos win home opener 4/14/69
On this date in 1969, the expansion Montreal Expos won their home opener in Jarry Park, defeating the National League champion St. Louis Cardinals.