April 10 in Dodgers History: Vin Scully misses home opener for first time in 35 years (2012)

Legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully was absent from the team's home opener on doctor's orders to recover from a bad cold, snapping a 35-year streak of calling the season's first home game. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1.

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