Johnny Bates of the Boston Beaneaters becomes the first modern player to hit a home run in his first major league at-bat

On April 12, 1906 — Johnny Bates of the Boston Beaneaters becomes the first modern player to hit a home run in his first major league at-bat, when he connects in the 2nd inning against Brooklyn Superbas pitcher Harry McIntire. Pitcher Irv Young allows only one hit, a double by Harry Lumley, as Boston beats Brooklyn, 2 – 0.

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Boston Beaneaters 2, Brooklyn Superbas 0

Game Played on Thursday, April 12, 1906 (D) at Washington Park III

BOS N    0  1  0    0  0  0    0  0  1  -   2  6  3
BRO N    0  0  0    0  0  0    0  0  0  -   0  1  1

BOX
WP: Young (1-0)
LP: McIntire (0-1)
HR: Bates (1)

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