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4/26/1997: Eric Karros of the Dodgers homered in Joe Robbie Stadium but should have had two. His other “homer” hit just above the left field scoreboard but was ruled in play; the call was that the ball hit the “teal tower” instead of above it. The blow came off Alex Fernandez.

ByTom

4/26/1997: Eric Karros of the Dodgers homered in Joe Robbie Stadium but should have had two. His other “homer” hit just above the left field scoreboard but was ruled in play; the call was that the ball hit the “teal tower” instead of above it. The blow came off Alex Fernandez.

1995 – A number of Major League Baseball teams open their season, reduced to 144 games because of the strike. Coors Field, the National League’s first new baseball-only park in 23 years, opens in dramatic fashion in Denver, Colorado, as Dante Bichette of the Rockies hits a three-run home run to defeat the visiting Mets in 14 innings, 11 – 9, tying the National League record for most innings played in a season opener.

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1995 – A number of Major League Baseball teams open their season, reduced to 144 games because of the strike. Coors Field, the National League’s first new baseball-only park in 23 years, opens in dramatic fashion in Denver, Colorado, as Dante Bichette of the Rockies hits a three-run home run to defeat the visiting Mets in 14 innings, 11 – 9, tying the National League record for most innings played in a season opener.

In the debut of Coors Field, the Rockies defeat the Mets in 14 innings, tying the National League record for the number of innings played in a season opener. New York’s first baseman Rico Brogna collects the park’s first home run; a fourth-inning line drive off Bill Swift.

ByTom

In the debut of Coors Field, the Rockies defeat the Mets in 14 innings, tying the National League record for the number of innings played in a season opener. New York’s first baseman Rico Brogna collects the park’s first home run; a fourth-inning line drive off Bill Swift.

Vince Coleman accidentally strikes Doc Gooden’s right shoulder blade with a golf club while practicing his swing in the Shea Stadium clubhouse. The right-hander is not seriously hurt, but will pitch in tomorrow’s afternoon’s game, skipping his scheduled start tonight.

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Vince Coleman accidentally strikes Doc Gooden’s right shoulder blade with a golf club while practicing his swing in the Shea Stadium clubhouse. The right-hander is not seriously hurt, but will pitch in tomorrow’s afternoon’s game, skipping his scheduled start tonight.

Kevin Mitchell makes a barehanded grab of ozzie smiths fly ball

Kevin Mitchell makes a barehanded grab of ozzie smiths fly ball

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After overrunning Cardinal shortstop Ozzie Smith’s fly ball down in the left-field corner, Giants outfielder Kevin Mitchell recovers by reaching back and catching the ball in foul territory with his bare right hand. The National League’s eventual MVP’s amazing play occurs in the first inning of the Giants’ 3-1 loss to the Redbirds at Busch Stadium.

1986 – The game between the California Angels and Minnesota Twins is delayed for nine minutes when strong winds tear a hole in the Metrodome roof, causing suspended lights and speakers to sag toward the field. The roof is reinflated and California rallies for six runs in the 9th inning to win, 7 – 6.

ByTom

1986 – The game between the California Angels and Minnesota Twins is delayed for nine minutes when strong winds tear a hole in the Metrodome roof, causing suspended lights and speakers to sag toward the field. The roof is reinflated and California rallies for six runs in the 9th inning to win, 7 – 6.