Major League Baseball’s average salary on Opening Day reaches a record $891,188, with 223 players making at least $1 million.

On April 9, 1991 — 1991 – Major League Baseball’s average salary on Opening Day reaches a record $891,188, with 223 players making at least $1 million.

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James Shields delivers a big game as the Rays top the Marlins, 4 – 0, at Sun Life Stadium. Shields strikes out a Rays-record 13 batters in pitching a three-hit shutout, retiring 20 of the first 21 batters he faces. He also drives in his team’s first run with a groundout in the 2nd inning. Jay Buente is the loser in his first career start.

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Cal Ripken’s 1st-inning error lets in a score, and that’s it as the Tigers beat Baltimore, 1 – 0. Juan Berenguer is the winner with Willie Hernandez picking up his 28th save. Mike Flanagan goes all the way in the loss. Detroit’s magic number is now 15.

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September 23 1973 Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers

Cal Ripken’s 1st-inning error lets in a score, and that’s it as the Tigers beat Baltimore, 1 – 0. Juan Berenguer is the winner with Willie Hernandez picking up his 28th save. Mike Flanagan goes all the way in the loss. Detroit’s magic number is now 15.

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