April 14 in Texas Rangers History: New Senators debut and win first game (1961)

On April 14, 1961, the “new” Washington Senators franchise wins its first game, defeating the Cleveland Indians , 3-2. Joe McClain earns the victory for the Senators, one of two new expansion teams in the American League. The “old” Washington Senators had moved to Minnesota after the 1960 season.

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