Phillie Phanatic makes his debut
Phillie Phanatic makes his debut
Joe Morgan error first in 91 games
On April 23, 1978, Joe Morgan of the Cincinnati Reds makes an error at second base, bringing his major league record of 91 consecutive errorless games to an end. Morgan had begun the streak on July 6, 1977.
Bobby Grich charges Roger Erickson
On April 22, 1978, California Angels’ Second baseman Bobby Grich is surrounded by Minnesota Twins as he tries to get at pitcher Roger Erickson after Erickson threw a pitch Grich thought was aimed at him in the fourth inning Saturday at Bloomington. The fuss emptied both benches as the other players got into a series…
Bob Forsch fires first no hitter in 54 years for Cards
On April 16, 1978, Bob Forsch of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies. Forsch, who wins a 5-0 decision, becomes the first Cardinals’ pitcher to pitch a no-hitter in St. Louis since Jesse Haines in 1924.
4/15/1978: Oscar Gamble of San Diego hit a two-run homer in the first inning off the Giants’ Ed Halicki with one out. The game, at San Diego, was called in the fourth inning because of rain.
4/15/1978: Oscar Gamble of San Diego hit a two-run homer in the first inning off the Giants’ Ed Halicki with one out. The game, at San Diego, was called in the fourth inning because of rain.
newly acquired starter Dennis Eckersley pitches into the 10th inning during Red sox home opener
Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page April 14, 1978 – In the Boston Red Sox home opener vs the Texas Rangers‚ newly acquired starter Dennis Eckersley pitches into the 10th inning before giving way to Dick Drago‚ Jim Rice’s 395 foot single scores Butch Hobson…
The Milwaukee Brewers complete a stunning season-opening, three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles by scores of 11 – 3, 16 – 3, and 13 – 5. Sixto Lezcano, Gorman Thomas, and Cecil Cooper provided the Brewers with a grand slam in each game to set a major league record.
The Milwaukee Brewers complete a stunning season-opening, three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles by scores of 11 – 3, 16 – 3, and 13 – 5. Sixto Lezcano, Gorman Thomas, and Cecil Cooper provided the Brewers with a grand slam in each game to set a major league record.
On opening day the Astros pull off the first triple play begun with a strikeout
1978 – The traditional Opening Day in Cincinnati is an 11-9 loss to the Reds. Terry Puhl begins the season with a leadoff homer against Tom Seaver and is later joined by Cesar Cedeno and Joe Ferguson in the longball department. Ferguson also starts a triple play when he catches strike three from Joe Sambito, throws out George Foster stealing second then watches Joe Morgan get caught in a rundown between third and home.
Boston Red Sox acquire pitcher Dennis Eckersley and catcher Fred Kendall from the Cleveland Indians
On March 30, 1978 — The Boston Red Sox acquire pitcher Dennis Eckersley and catcher Fred Kendall from the Cleveland Indians for pitchers Rick Wise and Mike Paxton, catcher Bo Diaz and infielder Ted Cox. Eckersley will win 20 games this year. Eckersley, will also finish 4th and 7th respectively in the Cy Young race…
Oakland A’s release veteran first baseman Dick Allen ending his 15-year career
On March 28, 1978, The Oakland A’s release veteran first baseman Dick Allen, ending his 15-year career. The Wampum, Pennsylvania native finishes his stormy relationship with major league baseball with 351 HRs, 1,192 RBIs, and a .292 batting average. The highlight of Allen’s career occurred in 1972, when he earned the MVP Award with the…
