April 5, 1971 – This Day In Baseball

Decked out in their bright new uniforms, predominantly orange, the Astros open at home with a 5 – 2 win over the Dodgers. Larry Dierker is the winning pitcher over Bill Singer. Astros outfielders Cesar Gerónimo and Jimmy Wynn make great throws to cut down Dodgers rallies.

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Decked out in their bright new uniforms, predominantly orange, the Astros open at home with a 5 – 2 win over the Dodgers. Larry Dierker is the winning pitcher over Bill Singer. Astros outfielders Cesar Gerónimo and Jimmy Wynn make great throws to cut down Dodgers rallies.

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In 45 degree weather, the Cincinnati Reds play their first opener at Riverfront Stadium, dropping a 7 – 4 decision to the Braves.

ByBaseball April 5, 1971August 26, 2019

In 45 degree weather, the Cincinnati Reds play their first opener at Riverfront Stadium, dropping a 7 – 4 decision to the Braves.

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Senators finale as they move to lone star state

ByThis Day in Baseball April 5, 1971November 25, 2020

On April 5, 1971, the Washington Senators play the final home opener in team history. Dick Bosman beats the Oakland A’s, 8-0, before a crowd of 45,000 at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium. After the season, owner Bob Short will move the Senators to Texas, where they will play under the name “Rangers.”

Day: April 5, 1971

Decked out in their bright new uniforms, predominantly orange, the Astros open at home with a 5 – 2 win over the Dodgers. Larry Dierker is the winning pitcher over Bill Singer. Astros outfielders Cesar Gerónimo and Jimmy Wynn make great throws to cut down Dodgers rallies.

In 45 degree weather, the Cincinnati Reds play their first opener at Riverfront Stadium, dropping a 7 – 4 decision to the Braves.

Senators finale as they move to lone star state

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