Four Indians pitchers make a bid for a combined no-hitter 

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Four Indians pitchers make a bid for a combined no-hitter until Jed Lowrie hits a solo homer with one out in the 9th inning for the Astros’ sole hit as Cleveland wins, 5 – 1. Trevor Bauerstarts things off with 6 hitless innings, followed by Kyle Crockett and Scott Atchison with one inning each, before Nick Hagadone is tagged for the homer after striking out Chris Carterto start the 9th inning. It’s not a dominant pitching performance, however, as the four Cleveland hurlers combine to allow 7 bases on balls, although they do record 16 strikeouts. Asher Wojciechowski is the loser in his major league debut.

Adrian Gonzalez is the first major league hitter to hit three homers in a game this season, as he does the trick against the Padres in a 7 – 4 Dodgers win. The outburst makes him the first player in major league history to hit five home runs in his team’s first three games; he also has 10 hits over the span, and is the first National League hitter to begin a season with three consecutive games of three or more hits since Orlando Cepeda in 1963. All three long balls are hit against losing pitcher Andrew Cashner, while Brandon McCarthy earns his first win in a Dodgers uniform.

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Adrian Gonzalez is the first major league hitter to hit three homers in a game this season, as he does the trick against the Padres in a 7 – 4 Dodgers win. The outburst makes him the first player in major league history to hit five home runs in his team’s first three games; he also has 10 hits over the span, and is the first National League hitter to begin a season with three consecutive games of three or more hits since Orlando Cepeda in 1963. All three long balls are hit against losing pitcher Andrew Cashner, while Brandon McCarthy earns his first win in a Dodgers uniform.

2015 – For the second straight night, the Rockies hit six doubles to tie a major league record that had stood for 103 years with 12 in their first two games. They defeat the Brewers, 5 – 2, one night after opening the season with a 10 – 0 blanking of those same Brewers. Surprisingly, the barrage of extra-base hits takes place not in Coors Field but in Miller Park.

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2015 – For the second straight night, the Rockies hit six doubles to tie a major league record that had stood for 103 years with 12 in their first two games. They defeat the Brewers, 5 – 2, one night after opening the season with a 10 – 0 blanking of those same Brewers. Surprisingly, the barrage of extra-base hits takes place not in Coors Field but in Miller Park.

Mariner rookie Tyler Olson’s first big league outing takes only five seconds when he throws just one pitch, inducing Erick Aybar to ground into a 5-4-3 inning-ending double play in the top of the ninth in the team’s 2-0 loss to the Halos at Safeco Field. The freshman southpaw is most likely the first hurler in history to retire two hitters throwing only one pitch in his major league debut.

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Mariner rookie Tyler Olson’s first big league outing takes only five seconds when he throws just one pitch, inducing Erick Aybar to ground into a 5-4-3 inning-ending double play in the top of the ninth in the team’s 2-0 loss to the Halos at Safeco Field. The freshman southpaw is most likely the first hurler in history to retire two hitters throwing only one pitch in his major league debut.

Dustin Pedroia becomes just the 2nd – secondbaseman in history to hit 2 homeruns on opening day

Dustin Pedroia becomes just the 2nd – secondbaseman in history to hit 2 homeruns on opening day

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April 6, 2015 at Citizens Bank Park vs Cole Hammels, Dustin Pedroia hits 2 home runs. Pedroia becomes just the 2nd, second baseman in history to hit 2 homeruns on opening day. Felipe Lopez for the Arizona Dbacks is the other, he accomplished the feat in 2009. Pedroia a fantastic opening day player, has hit…

2015 – P Sonny Gray is sharp starting on Opening Day for the A’s, as he holds the Rangers hitless until Ryan Rua leads off the 8th with a single. Oakland prevails easily, 8 – 0, and in doing so breaks a string of 10 straight losses in their opening game of the season.

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2015 – P Sonny Gray is sharp starting on Opening Day for the A’s, as he holds the Rangers hitless until Ryan Rua leads off the 8th with a single. Oakland prevails easily, 8 – 0, and in doing so breaks a string of 10 straight losses in their opening game of the season.

On Opening Day, the Rays retire number No. 66 in honor of their late senior baseball adviser Don Zimmer, who passed away in June at the age of 83. ‘Popeye’, who was a player, coach, and manager with a dozen different teams, wore the number in his final season with the organization to represent the number of years he worked in professional baseball.

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On Opening Day, the Rays retire number No. 66 in honor of their late senior baseball adviser Don Zimmer, who passed away in June at the age of 83. ‘Popeye’, who was a player, coach, and manager with a dozen different teams, wore the number in his final season with the organization to represent the number of years he worked in professional baseball.

The Mets start 41 year-old Bartolo Colon on Opening Day, much to the chagrin of the fan base who hoped one of their young guns, Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom, would get the coveted assignment. The oldest pitcher ever to get the nod on Opening Day in franchise history doesn’t disappoint when he gives up one run on three hits, besting Washington’s $210 million ace Max Scherzer in the team’s 3-1 victory at Nationals Park.

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The Mets start 41 year-old Bartolo Colon on Opening Day, much to the chagrin of the fan base who hoped one of their young guns, Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom, would get the coveted assignment. The oldest pitcher ever to get the nod on Opening Day in franchise history doesn’t disappoint when he gives up one run on three hits, besting Washington’s $210 million ace Max Scherzer in the team’s 3-1 victory at Nationals Park.

The opening game of the 2015 Major League Baseball season is a 3 – 0 win by the Cardinals over the Cubs as Adam Wainwright gets the better of marquee free agent signee Jon Lester. RF Jason Heyward has three hits, including a pair for extra bases, and scores his team’s first run in his first game for St. Louis, while LF Matt Holliday drives in two runs. For the occasion, venerable Wrigley Field unveils a new state-of-the-art video scoreboard.

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The opening game of the 2015 Major League Baseball season is a 3 – 0 win by the Cardinals over the Cubs as Adam Wainwright gets the better of marquee free agent signee Jon Lester. RF Jason Heyward has three hits, including a pair for extra bases, and scores his team’s first run in his first game for St. Louis, while LF Matt Holliday drives in two runs. For the occasion, venerable Wrigley Field unveils a new state-of-the-art video scoreboard.

The day before the season begins, A.J. Preller continues his makeover of the Padres, acquiring All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel and outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. from the Braves for outfielders Carlos Quentin and Cameron Maybin, minor league right-hander Matt Wisler, outfield prospect Jordan Paroubeck, and the 41st overall draft pick. The San Diego GM increases the club’s payroll significantly to pull off the stunning deal, with most of the cost involving taking on the remaining $46.35 million still owed Upton, who will now join his brother B.J. as a teammate.

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The day before the season begins, A.J. Preller continues his makeover of the Padres, acquiring All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel and outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. from the Braves for outfielders Carlos Quentin and Cameron Maybin, minor league right-hander Matt Wisler, outfield prospect Jordan Paroubeck, and the 41st overall draft pick. The San Diego GM increases the club’s payroll significantly to pull off the stunning deal, with most of the cost involving taking on the remaining $46.35 million still owed Upton, who will now join his brother B.J. as a teammate.