April 13 in Cincinnati Reds History: In his first major league start, Charlie Leibrandt of the Cincinnati Reds shuts out the Atlanta Braves, 5 – 0, at Riverfront Stadi (1980)

On April 13, 1980 – – In his first major league start, Charlie Leibrandt of the Cincinnati Reds shuts out the Atlanta Braves, 5 – 0, at Riverfront Stadium. Johnny Bench homers for the Red’s and Dave Collins goes 3-3. Phil Niekro starts for the Braves and takes the loss starting the season 0-2. @ET-D

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