This Day in Baseball History: April 30th
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008In 1903, the New York Highlanders (to be renamed the Yankees) won their home opener at Hilltop Park beating Washington, 6-2.
In 1940, the Dodgers tied major league mark for consecutive wins from the beginning of the season as James ‘Tex’ Carleton no-hit the Reds, 3-0, for the team’s ninth straight win since Opening Day.
In 1946, [...]
In The Silo (Down On The Farm): PawSox Belted, Sea Dogs Fall, JetHawks Trailing
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008In Rochester, NY, the Pawtucket Red Sox scored three runs in the first inning and carried a 3-0 lead into the sixth inning — but that’s when the sky caved in. Rochester (Minnesota) scored two runs in the sixth inning off started Michael Tejera, then added three runs in the seventh inning and four [...]
Lester, Papelbon Combine On Two-Hitter As Sox Win In Bottom Of Ninth, 1-0
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008As far as pitcher’s duels go, tonight’s game at Fenway Park was about as good as it gets.
On a cold and raw night in Boston, Jon Lester and Roy Halladay handcuffed opposing batters for the first eight innings of the ballgame. In the top of the ninth inning, it took a terrific defensive [...]
This Day in Baseball History: April 29th (Rocket Ks 20 A Night After Getting Singing Lessons From 15-Year-Old Protege)
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008In 1924, high school pitcher Bump Hadley, a future NY Yankee starter, threw a perfect game for Mercersburg Academy against Hadley-Lynn (Massachusetts)… he would strike out 26 of the 27 batters he faced.
In 1931, Indians’ hurler Wes Ferrell no-hit the St. Louis Browns, 7-0. The Brown’s team included the pitcher’s brother Rick. As if [...]
Around Baseball: April 29th — Baker On Bonds, Hendricksen’s Surgery, More
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Arizona: LHP Randy Johnson won his first game of the season, and the 285th of his career, on Friday in a 5-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. The Big Unit’s fastball hit 96 mph on one occasion and 95 mph on another… he struck out seven. After the game, he [...]
In The Silo (The Farm Report): The PawSox Win, JetHawks Trailing, Sea Dogs Off
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Triple-A Pawtucket (International League): After losing a pair of games in Buffalo this weekend, the PawSox headed east to Rochester this evening for the start of a three game set against the Red Wings (Minnesota Twins). It was a cold, overcast night in upstate New York… according to the PawSox website, only about 300 [...]
This Day in Baseball History: April 28th
Monday, April 28th, 2008In 1929, the Red Sox played their first ever Sunday home game… they played across-town at the home of their rivals, the Braves (Braves Field) due to Fenway Park’s proximity to a church… the Red Sox lost to the A’s, 7-3.
In 1956, Reds rookie left fielder Frank Robinson hit the first of his 586 lifetime [...]
Roger Clemens Reportedly Had Relationship With 15-Year-Old Aspiring Singer While Still With Red Sox
Monday, April 28th, 2008According to the NY Daily News, Roger Clemens has had an ongoing extra-marital relationship with country singer Mindy McCready for nearly two decades.
Some with knowledge of the relationship say it was an extra-marital affair while Clemens says she is a family friend and that it was a ‘non-sexual’ relationship. Either way, the [...]
Beckett Whiffs Thirteen But Offense A No-Show In Rays 3-0 Victory Over Sox
Sunday, April 27th, 2008This afternoon at Tropicana Field, Josh Beckett pitched about as well as he can pitch — especially when you consider that he missed his last outing with a stiff neck. He allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk over seven innings while striking out thirteen Tampa Bay hitters; but much [...]
Minor League Report, 4/26/08: PawSox Lose 4-1, Sea Dogs Prevail 12-1
Sunday, April 27th, 2008In Buffalo, Bisons CF Jason Tyner went 1-for-1, drew three walks, stole two bases and scored two runs in leading Buffalo to a 4-1 win over Pawtucket.
Devern Hansack (0-3) allowed two runs on four hits in 2 2/3 innings, Jon Switzer allowed an unearned run in 2 1/3 innings, and Lincoln Holdzkom allowed a run [...]
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