On April 20, 1920 – Player Manager Gavvy Cravath of the Philadelphia Phillies inserts himself as a pinch hitter and beats the New York Giants with a three-run home run, 3 –...
April 19 1921 Brooklyn Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies Welcome to today’s ballgame here at Baker Bowl, right in the heart of beautiful Philadelphia on this fine Tuesday on April 19, 1921. Mother...
On April 18, 1950 — Vin Scully calls the first game of his illustrious 67-year career with the Dodgers, detailing Brooklyn’s 9-1 defeat to the Phillies on Opening Day at Philadelphia’s Shibe...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On April 18, 1970 — At Shea Stadium, Denny Doyle’s first-inning single is the only hit allowed by Nolan Ryan when he blanks the Phillies, 7-0. It is the first...
[adrotate banner=”36″] April 17, 1942 newly marrieds Pee Wee Reese and Pete Reiser are both serenaded with “Here comes the bride” by a fan playing a trumpet in their first at-bats during...
On April 17, 1976, At Wrigley Field, Mike Schmidt leads a Philadelphia Phillies assault with a single, four home runs in consecutive at-bats, and eight RBI to overcome a 12 – 1...
On April 17, 1969 – – At Connie Mack Stadium, Bill Stoneman of the Montreal Expos pitches a 7 – 0 no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies in only the ninth game of...
April 16 1921 New York Giants vs Philadelphia Phillies Welcome to today’s ballgame here at Baker Bowl, right in the heart of beautiful Philadelphia on this fine Saturday on April 16, 1921....
On April 16, 1978, Bob Forsch of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies . Forsch, who wins a 5-0 decision, becomes the first Cardinals’ pitcher to pitch...
On April 16, 1972, At Wrigley Field Chicago Cubs rookie Burt Hooton walks seven batters but still manages to hurl a 4-0 no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies . Hooton accomplishes the feat...