The Brooklyn Bridegrooms, who will later be known as the Dodgers, play their first National League game
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The Brooklyn Bridegrooms, who will later be known as the Dodgers, play their first National League game

ByTom

The Brooklyn Bridegrooms, who will later be known as the Dodgers, play their first National League game. At South End Grounds, the former American Association club loses to the host Boston Beaneaters, 15 – 9. Brooklyn would go on to win the pennant in their first season in a new league, following their title in a different major league the previous season.

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Wild Bill Hutchison wins his first of 41 games

ByThis Day in Baseball

The National League’s biggest Opening Day crowd, 6,311 at West Side Park, watches Chicago Colts pitcher Wild Bill Hutchison beat the visiting Cincinnati Reds, 5 – 4, earning the first of his 42 wins and 65 complete games out of 66 starts in the season. Hutchinson will work 603 innings and relieve five times while sporting a 2.70 ERA.