Only 15 fans are in the stands‚ including 2 scouts and a mascot‚ at the start of the day when the Quad City River Bandits meet the Rockford Royals in a Class A Midwest League doubleheader.

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Only 15 fans are in the stands‚ including 2 scouts and a mascot‚ at the start of the day when the Quad City River Bandits meet the Rockford Royals in a Class A Midwest League doubleheader.

The Braves’ John Smoltz sets a franchise record by striking out 15 batters in a 2 – 1 win over the Expos. He walks 2 in beating Mark Gardner.

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The Braves’ John Smoltz sets a franchise record by striking out 15 batters in a 2 – 1 win over the Expos. He walks 2 in beating Mark Gardner.

“I can only hope that one day those teammates who have found it convenient to criticize me will realize that we are all in this together. If only we can concentrate more on the games than complaining and bickering and pointing fingers, we would all be better off.” – Text from Gregg Jefferies’ Open Letter

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“I can only hope that one day those teammates who have found it convenient to criticize me will realize that we are all in this together. If only we can concentrate more on the games than complaining and bickering and pointing fingers, we would all be better off.” – Text from Gregg Jefferies’ Open Letter

New York Yankees relief pitcher Lee Guetterman gives up five runs in the 9th inning of a New York 11 – 4 loss to the California Angels, ending his consecutive scoreless innings streak at 30 2/3. It is the longest season-opening streak in the majors since Harry Brecheen’s in 1948, and the longest season-opening streak ever by a reliever.

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New York Yankees relief pitcher Lee Guetterman gives up five runs in the 9th inning of a New York 11 – 4 loss to the California Angels, ending his consecutive scoreless innings streak at 30 2/3. It is the longest season-opening streak in the majors since Harry Brecheen’s in 1948, and the longest season-opening streak ever by a reliever.

The Chicago Cubs play a daytime doubleheader at Wrigley Field. The Chicago White Sox play a night game at Comiskey Park marking a rare opportunity to see 3 non-overlapping major league games in Chicago on the same day.

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The Chicago Cubs play a daytime doubleheader at Wrigley Field. The Chicago White Sox play a night game at Comiskey Park marking a rare opportunity to see 3 non-overlapping major league games in Chicago on the same day.

Detroit Tigers win their major league record 17th consecutive game on the road

Detroit Tigers win their major league record 17th consecutive game on the road

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On May 24, 1984, at Anaheim Stadium the Detroit Tigers win their major league record 17th consecutive game on the road, defeating the Angels, 5-1 behind Jack Morris four-hit complete game, who improves to 9-1. The victory runs Detroit’s record to 35-5, the best 40-game start in baseball history. Morris allows 4 hits in 9…

An hour after beating Baltimore, 3 – 2‚ Oakland fires manager Steve Boros and replaces him with coach Jackie Moore. Boros‚ who was criticized as being “too nice‚” led the A’s to a 20-24 start‚ just 2 1/2 games off the pace in the weak AL West.

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An hour after beating Baltimore, 3 – 2‚ Oakland fires manager Steve Boros and replaces him with coach Jackie Moore. Boros‚ who was criticized as being “too nice‚” led the A’s to a 20-24 start‚ just 2 1/2 games off the pace in the weak AL West.

Pittsburgh tops the Dodgers, 9 – 3. Jay Johnstone breaks an 0 for 21 slump by lining a pinch double for Los Angeles‚ but when he returns to the dugout, manager Tommy Lasorda tells him he’s been released. He’ll sign with the Cubs but return to LA in 1985.

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Pittsburgh tops the Dodgers, 9 – 3. Jay Johnstone breaks an 0 for 21 slump by lining a pinch double for Los Angeles‚ but when he returns to the dugout, manager Tommy Lasorda tells him he’s been released. He’ll sign with the Cubs but return to LA in 1985.