At Mile High Stadium, the Colorado Rockies beat the Montreal Expos, 11 – 4, for their first victory ever and set a National League record for attendance in their home debut. The crowd of 80,227 breaks the NL record of 78,672 set on April 18, 1958, by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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At Mile High Stadium, the Colorado Rockies beat the Montreal Expos, 11 – 4, for their first victory ever and set a National League record for attendance in their home debut. The crowd of 80,227 breaks the NL record of 78,672 set on April 18, 1958, by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Darryl Hamilton sets an American League record by handling his 541st consecutive chance without an error. Milwaukee defeats the Oakland Athletics, 6 – 5.

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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Darryl Hamilton sets an American League record by handling his 541st consecutive chance without an error. Milwaukee defeats the Oakland Athletics, 6 – 5.

Jack Morris sets a major league record when he makes his 14th consecutive Opening Day start, taking the loss in the Blue Jays’ 8-1 defeat to Seattle at the Kingdome. During the span, which started in 1980 with the Tigers (10 seasons) and continued with the Twins (1 season), the 37 year-old right-hander has compiled an 8-6 record in his first day assignments.

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Jack Morris sets a major league record when he makes his 14th consecutive Opening Day start, taking the loss in the Blue Jays’ 8-1 defeat to Seattle at the Kingdome. During the span, which started in 1980 with the Tigers (10 seasons) and continued with the Twins (1 season), the 37 year-old right-hander has compiled an 8-6 record in his first day assignments.

In his National League debut‚ Cubs P Jose Guzman takes a perfect game into the 8th inning against Atlanta‚ finally settling for a one-hit‚ 1 – 0 victory. Otis Nixon’s single with 2 outs in the 9th is the Braves’ only hit.

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In his National League debut‚ Cubs P Jose Guzman takes a perfect game into the 8th inning against Atlanta‚ finally settling for a one-hit‚ 1 – 0 victory. Otis Nixon’s single with 2 outs in the 9th is the Braves’ only hit.

The Phils’ Mitch Williams changes his uniform number from 28 to 99‚ the highest number in history. He picks up a save today and vows to throw at 99 mph every outing.

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The Phils’ Mitch Williams changes his uniform number from 28 to 99‚ the highest number in history. He picks up a save today and vows to throw at 99 mph every outing.

At Shea Stadium, the Rockies lose their National League debut to the Mets, 3-0. Dwight ‘Doc’ Gooden pitches a four-hit complete game for the victory.

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At Shea Stadium, the Rockies lose their National League debut to the Mets, 3-0. Dwight ‘Doc’ Gooden pitches a four-hit complete game for the victory.

The Florida Marlins, making their major league debut, defeat the Dodgers, 6-3

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In front of 42,334 fans at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, the Florida Marlins, making their major league debut, defeat the Dodgers, 6-3. Joe DiMaggio throws out the ceremonial first pitch, and the team retires uniform number 5 in tribute to Carl Barger, their late president.

1993 – At Camden Yards, William Jefferson Clinton becomes the first U.S. President to throw the first pitch of the season from the pitcher’s mound.

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1993 – At Camden Yards, William Jefferson Clinton becomes the first U.S. President to throw the first pitch of the season from the pitcher’s mound.

Eric Karros

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Eric Karros is named 1992 National League Rookie of the Year

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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Eric Karros is named National League Rookie of the Year. Karros hit .257 with 20 home runs, becoming the first Dodgers rookie to reach 20 homers since Frank Howard in 1960.