April 1 in Houston Astros History: Astros open the season with an 8-1 drubbing of Oakland. Zack Greinke tosses six shutout innings. Michael (2021)

Astros open the season with an 8-1 drubbing of Oakland. Zack Greinke tosses six shutout innings. Michael Brantley smacks three hits, including a double and home run while Yordan Alvarez drives in three. Houston has a 9-0 record in Opening Days since they were switched to the American League.

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