2019 – CC Sabathia becomes the 17th pitcher to reach 3,000 strikeouts as he fans John Ryan Murphy in the 2nd inning of a 3 – 1 loss to the Diamondbacks. He’s just the third lefthander to reach the total, and the first pitcher since 2008 to do so.

2019 – CC Sabathia becomes the 17th pitcher to reach 3,000 strikeouts as he fans John Ryan Murphy in the 2nd inning of a 3 – 1 loss to the Diamondbacks. He’s just the third lefthander to reach the total, and the first pitcher since 2008 to do so.

2018 – The Dodgers are dealt a big blow as All-Star shortstop Corey Seager is diagnosed with a tear in a ligament in his elbow that will require Tommy John surgery, putting him out of action for the remainder of the year. In the game that follows the news, A.J. Pollock homers three times to lead the Diamondbacks to an 8 – 5 win over Los Angeles. Arizona has defeated L.A. in six of seven games this year, and 12 of their last 13 regular season meetings dating back to last year – not counting the Dodgers’ sweep of the D-Backs in the Division Series.

2018 – The Dodgers are dealt a big blow as All-Star shortstop Corey Seager is diagnosed with a tear in a ligament in his elbow that will require Tommy John surgery, putting him out of action for the remainder of the year. In the game that follows the news, A.J. Pollock homers three times to lead the Diamondbacks to an 8 – 5 win over Los Angeles. Arizona has defeated L.A. in six of seven games this year, and 12 of their last 13 regular season meetings dating back to last year – not counting the Dodgers’ sweep of the D-Backs in the Division Series.

2017 – Anthony Rendon has a game for the ages as he goes 6-for-6 with his first three homers of the year and drives in 10 runs to lead the Nationals to a 23 – 5 drubbing of the Mets. He joins Walker Cooper as the only two players ever to have 6 hits and 10 RBIs in one game. Bryce Harper scores 4 runs to give 32 in April, a new major league record, and Matt Wieters has a pair of homers among his three hits. It is the most runs in franchise history for Washington. Worse for New York, Noah Syndergaard leaves the game in the 2nd after experiencing arm pain.

2017 – Anthony Rendon has a game for the ages as he goes 6-for-6 with his first three homers of the year and drives in 10 runs to lead the Nationals to a 23 – 5 drubbing of the Mets. He joins Walker Cooper as the only two players ever to have 6 hits and 10 RBIs in one game. Bryce Harper scores 4 runs to give 32 in April, a new major league record, and Matt Wieters has a pair of homers among his three hits. It is the most runs in franchise history for Washington. Worse for New York, Noah Syndergaard leaves the game in the 2nd after experiencing arm pain.

2015 – The Astros win their 7th straight game to finish the month of April tied for the best record in the American League with the Royals at 15-7. In today’s game, Jose Altuve drives in Marwin Gonzalez with a single in the 10th inning for a 3 – 2 win over the Mariners. For Altuve, it is his third hit of the game, and his 8th straight multiple-hit game.

2015 – The Astros win their 7th straight game to finish the month of April tied for the best record in the American League with the Royals at 15-7. In today’s game, Jose Altuve drives in Marwin Gonzalez with a single in the 10th inning for a 3 – 2 win over the Mariners. For Altuve, it is his third hit of the game, and his 8th straight multiple-hit game.

2014 – The Dodgers win the 10,000th game in franchise history when they defeat the Twins, 6 – 4, in an interleague game. Zack Greinke improves to 5-0, 2.04, by giving up only one unearned run in 6 innings on a cold, drizzly night.

2014 – The Dodgers win the 10,000th game in franchise history when they defeat the Twins, 6 – 4, in an interleague game. Zack Greinke improves to 5-0, 2.04, by giving up only one unearned run in 6 innings on a cold, drizzly night.

Tim Hudson record his 200th career win in defeating the Nationals, 8 – 1. The Braves’ ace allows 3 hits in 7 innings and launches his third career home run in the game.

Tim Hudson record his 200th career win in defeating the Nationals, 8 – 1. The Braves’ ace allows 3 hits in 7 innings and launches his third career home run in the game.

The Indians put on a power display, hitting seven home runs in a 14 – 2 demolition of the Phillies. Ryan Raburn hits two long balls for the second straight game, while Carlos Santana, Mark Reynolds, Lonnie Chisenhall, Michael Brantley and Drew Stubbs hit the others. The first five shots are worth two runs each. Roy Halladay allows four of the homers, good for 8 runs in 3 2/3 innings.

The Indians put on a power display, hitting seven home runs in a 14 – 2 demolition of the Phillies. Ryan Raburn hits two long balls for the second straight game, while Carlos Santana, Mark Reynolds, Lonnie Chisenhall, Michael Brantley and Drew Stubbs hit the others. The first five shots are worth two runs each. Roy Halladay allows four of the homers, good for 8 runs in 3 2/3 innings.

2012 – Ryan Braun hits three homers and a two-run triple, driving in 6 runs, in Milwaukee’s 8 – 3 win over the Padres. He is the first player to smash three long balls in a game in pitcher-friendly PETCO Park. No player had hit 3 homers and a triple in a game since Fred Lynn in 1975.

2012 – Ryan Braun hits three homers and a two-run triple, driving in 6 runs, in Milwaukee’s 8 – 3 win over the Padres. He is the first player to smash three long balls in a game in pitcher-friendly PETCO Park. No player had hit 3 homers and a triple in a game since Fred Lynn in 1975.

2011 – Former Negro Leagues infielder Emilio Navarro dies at 105 in his native Puerto Rico. He was the oldest living professional baseball player at the time of his death.

2011 – Former Negro Leagues infielder Emilio Navarro dies at 105 in his native Puerto Rico. He was the oldest living professional baseball player at the time of his death.

Off-season prize acquisition Cliff Lee finally makes his first start for the Seattle Mariners. He is masterful, giving up no runs on 3 hits while striking out 8 in 7 innings, but the Rangers’ Colby Lewis is just as brilliant as the scoreless tie extends to the 12th inning. Elvis Andrus eventually scores the winning run on a wild pitch by Brandon League, as Texas wins, 2 – 0.

Off-season prize acquisition Cliff Lee finally makes his first start for the Seattle Mariners. He is masterful, giving up no runs on 3 hits while striking out 8 in 7 innings, but the Rangers’ Colby Lewis is just as brilliant as the scoreless tie extends to the 12th inning. Elvis Andrus eventually scores the winning run on a wild pitch by Brandon League, as Texas wins, 2 – 0.