Reds’ manager Pete Rose will be suspended for thirty days and fined $10,000 for pushing David Pallone, after the umpire makes a delayed call that allows the eventual winning run to score in the team’s 6-5 loss to the Mets at Riverfront Stadium. The Cincinnati skipper shoves the first base ump twice after claiming he was poked in the face, a charge the arbitrator denies, and one never substantiated by major league baseball.

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Reds’ manager Pete Rose will be suspended for thirty days and fined $10,000 for pushing David Pallone, after the umpire makes a delayed call that allows the eventual winning run to score in the team’s 6-5 loss to the Mets at Riverfront Stadium. The Cincinnati skipper shoves the first base ump twice after claiming he was poked in the face, a charge the arbitrator denies, and one never substantiated by major league baseball.

Dave Winfield drives in his 28th and 29th runs of the season in the Yankees’ 15 – 3 rout of Texas, tying the major league record for RBI in April.

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Dave Winfield drives in his 28th and 29th runs of the season in the Yankees’ 15 – 3 rout of Texas, tying the major league record for RBI in April.

The Orioles establish a new American League record with their 21st consecutive loss, bowing to the Twins, 4-2. The Zero-O’s are off to the worst start in baseball history.

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The Orioles establish a new American League record with their 21st consecutive loss, bowing to the Twins, 4-2. The Zero-O’s are off to the worst start in baseball history.

Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt’s single breaks up Nolan Ryan’s no-hitter with one out in the ninth at the Astrodome. Philadelphia will knot the score at 2-2 in the frame, but Houston will prevail, scoring a run in the tenth to hold on to the victory.

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Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt’s single breaks up Nolan Ryan’s no-hitter with one out in the ninth at the Astrodome. Philadelphia will knot the score at 2-2 in the frame, but Houston will prevail, scoring a run in the tenth to hold on to the victory.

Claudell Washington New York Yankees

Claudell Washington hits the 10,000th home run in New York Yankees

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Claudell Washington hits the 10,000th home run in New York Yankees history in a 7 – 6 victory over the Twins at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. The historic home run comes off future hall of famer – Jeff Reardon in the top of the ninth inning in New York’s eventual extra-inning 7-6 victory over Minnesota at the Metrodome.

Baltimore lose 14th straight to start season – new MLB record

Baltimore lose 14th straight to start season – new MLB record

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On April 20, 1988, the Baltimore Orioles set a major league record by losing their 14th consecutive game to start the season. An 8-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers pushes the O’s past the 1904 Washington Senators and the 1920 Detroit Tigers for the worst start in big league history…

After 10 consecutive losses, the Atlanta Braves win their first game of the season, 3 – 1, over the Dodgers. Zane Smith is the winning pitcher. Atlanta’s 0-10 start is the worst in National League history.

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After 10 consecutive losses, the Atlanta Braves win their first game of the season, 3 – 1, over the Dodgers. Zane Smith is the winning pitcher. Atlanta’s 0-10 start is the worst in National League history.