The German Bundesliga season begins, with the Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg winning the opener, 7 – 1, over the Mainz Athletics. Former Phillies farmhand Mike Bolsenbroek allows one hit and fans 11 for the win, while Chris Howard hits a two-run homer.

On March 31, 2012 — The German Bundesliga season begins, with the Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg winning the opener, 7 – 1, over the Mainz Athletics. Former Phillies farmhand Mike Bolsenbroek allows one hit and fans 11 for the win, while Chris Howard hits a two-run homer.

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Baseball Reference March 31
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 31
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game

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