April 13 Opening Day at Crosley Field 1954
Opening Day in Cincinnati is a holiday — but for Reds pitcher Joe Nuxhall, the festive spirit was dampened on this day in 1954 when he beaned the Braves’ Andy Pafko.
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April 12 Pete Richert strikes out six consecutive Reds in his debut 4/12/62
The Dodgers’ Pete Richert set an MLB record on this date in 1962 when he struck out six consecutive Reds in his major-league debut.
April 11 Seattle Pilots win their only home opener 4/11/69
Gary Bell pitched a complete-game shutout as the Seattle Pilots won their only home opener on this date in 1969.
April 10 Colts home opener 4/10/62
The Houston Colt .45s won their home opener on this date in 1962, defeating the Cubs 11-2.
April 9 Tom Seaver pitches 15th Opening Day 4/9/85
On this day in 1985, Tom Seaver of the White Sox started his 15th Opening Day game, surpassing Walter Johnson for the most Opening Day assignments.
April 8 BBLib: Expansion teams go 4-0 on Opening Day 4/8/69
Four new teams — the Expos, Padres, the Pilots, and the Royals — began play on this date in 1969. And all four expansion teams won their games!
April 8 Expansion teams go 4-0 on Opening Day 4/8/69
Four new teams — the Expos, Padres, the Pilots, and the Royals — began play on this date in 1969. And all four expansion teams won their games!
April 7 BB Lib: Babe Ruth gets a bellyache 4/7/25
On this date in 1925, the well-known excesses of Babe Ruth caught up to him big-time.
April 7 Babe Ruth gets a bellyache 4/7/25
On this date in 1925, the well-known excesses of Babe Ruth caught up to him big-time.
April 6 BBLib: Tony Oliva hits the first DH home run 4/6/73
In 1973, the Designated Hitter came to the American League. The Twins’ Tony Oliva hit the first home run by a DH on this date in 1973.