April 6 Tony Oliva hits the first DH HR 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.
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April 5 Hershiser’s scoreless-innings streak ends 4/5/89
The Dodgers’ Orel Hershiser finished the 1988 season with a record scoreless-innings-pitched streak (59). The 1989 season was a different story, however.
April 5 BBLib: Hershiser’s scoreless-innings streak ends 4/5/89
The Dodgers’ Orel Hershiser finished the 1988 season with a record scoreless-innings-pitched streak (59). The 1989 season was a different story, however.
April 4 Henry Aaron hits 714 4/4/74
On April 4, 1974, the Braves’ Henry Aaron tied Babe Ruth on the all-time home-run list by hitting #714 off the Reds’ Jack Billingham in Cincinnati.
April 4 BBLib: Henry Aaron hits 714 4/4/74
On April 4, 1974, the Braves’ Henry Aaron tied Babe Ruth on the all-time home-run list by hitting #714 off the Reds’ Jack Billingham in Cincinnati.
April 3 Best and Worst Aprils
Larry Dierker looks at some of the fastest and slowest starts to MLB seasons.
April 3 BBLib: Best and Worst Aprils
Larry Dierker looks at some of the fastest and slowest starts to MLB seasons.
April 2 BBLib: Jackie Mitchell Ks Ruth and Gehrig 4/2/31
In an exhibition game in Chattanooga, Jackie Mitchell struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig — or did she?
April 2 Jackie Mitchell Ks Ruth and Gehrig 4/2/31
In an exhibition game in Chattanooga, Jackie Mitchell struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig — or did she?
April 1 Phil Niekro’s birthday
Phil Niekro rode his knuckleball to more than 300 wins and a place in baseball’s Hall of Fame. He was born April 1, 1939.