April 11 in Dodgers History: Don Drysdale homers in opener – First pitcher two hit more than one homerun on opening day (1959)

On April 11, 1959, at Wrigley Field, Don Drysdale of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits his second Opening Day home run, becoming the only pitcher to hit more than one career homer in opening games. Drysdale’s historic blast doesn’t prevent the Dodgers from losing their game, 6-1, to the Chicago Cubs . Th

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