The San Francisco Giants win their opener against the Houston Astros, 9 – 4, as Jeff Kent gets five hits, including a double and home run, and collects four RBI. Houston second baseman Craig Biggio, who last year became only the third player in major league history to go an entire season without grounding into a double play, hits into a twin-killing in his second at-bat this year.
On March 31, 1998 — The San Francisco Giants win their opener against the Houston Astros, 9 – 4, as Jeff Kent gets five hits, including a double and home run, and collects four RBI. Houston second baseman Craig Biggio, who last year became only the third player in major league history to go an entire season without grounding into a double play, hits into a twin-killing in his second at-bat this year.
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Baseball Reference March 31
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 31
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game