April 9 in Baltimore Orioles History: O’s turn triple play on opening day (1959)

On April 9, 1959, the Baltimore Orioles become the first team in major league history to turn a triple play on Opening Day. Roy Sievers lead off the bottom of the 5th against Hoyt Wilhelm and drew a walk, Bob Allision the next batter collected a bunt single, with runners at first and second, Ed Fitz

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