April 9 in Dodgers History: Fernandomania begins with an Opening Day shutout (1981)

Rookie Fernando Valenzuela shut out the Houston Astros 2-0 in his first Opening Day start, launching 'Fernandomania.' He opened 1981 at 8-0 with five shutouts and a 0.50 ERA en route to Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young.

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