1975Ā ā The Astros explode for eight runs in the seventh to topple the Padres, 8-2.Ā J.R. RichardĀ starts the scoring with a two-run single.Ā Roger MetzgerĀ ends it in the same manner.Ā Jose CruzĀ has two hits in the inning. Richard tosses a five-hitter.Ā
On April 27, 1975, the New York Yankees make a fruitful trade with the Cleveland Indians, acquiring first baseman Chris Chambliss and pitchers Dick Tidrow and Cecil Upshaw for four players, including pitchers Fritz Peterson and Steve Kline. Chambliss and Tidrow will become key contributors to the Yankeesā pennant-winning teams from 1976 to 1978.
Andy Messersmith strokes three doubles in Dodgers win
Roy WhiteĀ of theĀ New York YankeesĀ again hits home runs from both sides of the plate, this time in an 11 ā 7 loss to theĀ Boston Red Sox. White last switch-hit home runs onĀ August 13,Ā 1973.
Ā April 17, 1975 ā During a 14-7 loss to the New York Metsā the Cardinals Ted Simmons homers from both sides of the plateā while teammate 2B Ted Sizemore ties a ML record with 3 errors in the 6th inning. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other Resourcesā¦
The Astros retire Don Wilsonās number 40 posthumously in tribute to the right-hander, who was found dead of asphyxiation by carbon monoxide in the garage of his familyās home in January. The 29 year-old fireballer, the author of an 18 strikeout game that tied a major league record, spent nine seasons with Houston, compiling a record of 104-92 along with an ERA of 3.15.
On April 11, 1975, Hank Aaron returns to Milwaukee as a member of the Brewers. A crowd of 48,160 fans watches Aaron drive in a run in the Brewersā 6-2 win over the Cleveland Indians. Aaron had starred for the Milwaukee Braves before the franchise moved to Atlanta in 1966.
1975Ā ā On the Domeās 10th Anniversary, Houston drills the Braves with six runs in the fourth and eight more in the seventh for a 14-2 massacre.Ā Doug Rader,Ā Roger MetzgerĀ andĀ Enos CabellĀ lead the assault with three hits apiece.Ā
In the season opener at Fenway Park, Tony Conigliaro, who retired four years ago after being traded to the Angels in 1970, plays in the first game of his attempted comeback with the Red Sox. As a designated hitter, the 30 year-old Pope of Kenmore Square, who will collect only seven hits in 21 games, singles in his first at-bat in Bostonās 5-2 victory over the Brewers.
On April 8, 1975, future Hall of Famer Frank Robinson makes his debut as major league baseballās first black manager. Rachel Robinson, the widow of Jackie Robinson, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a crowd of 56,204. As the player-manager of the Cleveland Indians, Frank Robinson homers in his first at-bat, helping the Tribe to a 5-3 win over the New York Yankeesā¦
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