By scoring in their 175th consecutive game, the Cincinnati Reds set a modern National League record for not being shut out by an opponent. Coincidentally, to break the record, Cincinnati beats Al Leiter and the New York Mets, 1 – 0, the last pitcher and team to shut out the franchise.

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By scoring in their 175th consecutive game, the Cincinnati Reds set a modern National League record for not being shut out by an opponent. Coincidentally, to break the record, Cincinnati beats Al Leiter and the New York Mets, 1 – 0, the last pitcher and team to shut out the franchise.

John Franco strikes out the side in the 9th inning of the New York Mets’ 4 – 1 win over the Florida Marlins, becoming the second relief pitcher in major league history to reach 400 career saves.

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John Franco strikes out the side in the 9th inning of the New York Mets’ 4 – 1 win over the Florida Marlins, becoming the second relief pitcher in major league history to reach 400 career saves.

1998 – Mark McGwire hits three home runs, breaking an eight-game homerless drought, to help the Cardinals to a 15 – 5 victory over Arizona. After tying Willie Mays’ major league record by homering in the first four games of the season, McGwire had not homered since April 4th.

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1998 – Mark McGwire hits three home runs, breaking an eight-game homerless drought, to help the Cardinals to a 15 – 5 victory over Arizona. After tying Willie Mays’ major league record by homering in the first four games of the season, McGwire had not homered since April 4th.

Diamondback third baseman Matt Williams knots the score at 4-4 when he hits the first-ever grand slam in franchise History. The fourth-inning blast off southpaw Kent Mercker proves to be of little consequence in the expansion team’s 15-5 loss to the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. (Our thanks to M. Blake for suggesting this entry.)

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Diamondback third baseman Matt Williams knots the score at 4-4 when he hits the first-ever grand slam in franchise History. The fourth-inning blast off southpaw Kent Mercker proves to be of little consequence in the expansion team’s 15-5 loss to the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. (Our thanks to M. Blake for suggesting this entry.)

The first-ever Australian battery comes from the Milwaukee Brewers. Left-handed pitcher Graeme Lloyd and catcher Dave Nilsson, who make up half of the total number of Australian players to ever make the major leagues to that point, make history in the Brewers’ 12 – 2 loss to the California Angels.

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The first-ever Australian battery comes from the Milwaukee Brewers. Left-handed pitcher Graeme Lloyd and catcher Dave Nilsson, who make up half of the total number of Australian players to ever make the major leagues to that point, make history in the Brewers’ 12 – 2 loss to the California Angels.

After establishing the all-time career major league record last night with his 358th save, St. Louis Cardinals reliever Lee Smith breaks the National League mark recording his 301st save in the senior circuit.

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After establishing the all-time career major league record last night with his 358th save, St. Louis Cardinals reliever Lee Smith breaks the National League mark recording his 301st save in the senior circuit.

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4/14/1990: Lonnie Smith of the Braves hit a three-run home run off Reds pitcher Danny Jackson in the bottom of the third inning. The game was rained out after three innings with Cincinnati leading 9-4.

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4/14/1990: Lonnie Smith of the Braves hit a three-run home run off Reds pitcher Danny Jackson in the bottom of the third inning. The game was rained out after three innings with Cincinnati leading 9-4.

Starter Bret Saberhagen gets the win and reliever Mark Davis earns the save as Kansas City beats Toronto, 3 – 1. It is the first time ever that two reigning Cy Young Award winners have figured in the same victory.

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Starter Bret Saberhagen gets the win and reliever Mark Davis earns the save as Kansas City beats Toronto, 3 – 1. It is the first time ever that two reigning Cy Young Award winners have figured in the same victory.