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April 12
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 1909, The 61-year history of Shibe Park begins with the A’s defeating the Red Sox, 8-1

April 12 in Boston Red Sox History: The 61-year history of Shibe Park begins with the A’s defeating the Red Sox, 8-1 (1909)

[adrotate banner=”49″] On April 12, 1909 — The 61-year history of Shibe Park begins with the A’s defeating the Red Sox, 8-1. The Philadelphia stadium, which will be renamed to honor Connie...

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April 12
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 1992, Matt Young loses despite no hitter

April 12 in Boston Red Sox History: Matt Young loses despite no hitter (1992)

On April 12, 1992, At Cleveland Stadium, Boston Red Sox left-hander Matt Young pitches eight no-hit innings, but loses a 2 – 1 decision to the Cleveland Indians in the first game...

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April 12
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 1981, Jim Rice hits game winning grand slam

April 12 in Boston Red Sox History: Jim Rice hits game winning grand slam (1981)

April 12, 1981, Boston Red Sox left fielder Jim Rice is mobbed at home plate by teammates Perez, Stapleton, Evans, and Remy after hitting a grand slam in the 8th inning vs...

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April 12
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 1916, Cleveland Indians acquire Tris Speaker

April 12 in Boston Red Sox History: Cleveland Indians acquire Tris Speaker (1916)

On April 12, 1916, the Cleveland Indians acquire future Hall of Famer Tris Speaker from the Boston Red Sox for pitcher Sad Sam Jones, minor league infielder Fred Thomas, and $55K in...

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April 11
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 1917, Ruth fires 3 hitter on opening day

April 11 in Boston Red Sox History: Ruth fires 3 hitter on opening day (1917)

On April 11, 1917, Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox pitches a three-hitter in shutting down the New York Yankees on Opening Day 10-3. Ruth’s performance marks the start of good...

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April 11
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 1961, Red Sox rookie Carl Yastrzemski, in his major league debut, singles off Kansas City’s Ray Herbert in the team’s 5-2 Opening Day lo

April 11 in Boston Red Sox History: Red Sox rookie Carl Yastrzemski, in his major league debut, singles off Kansas City’s Ray Herbert in the team’s 5-2 Opening Day lo (1961)

On April 11, 1961 –Boston Red Sox rookie Carl Yastrzemski, in his major league debut, singles off Kansas City’s A’s Ray Herbert in the team’s 5-2 Opening Day loss at Fenway Park....

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April 6
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 1973, Ron Blomberg becomes first DH

April 6 in Boston Red Sox History: Ron Blomberg becomes first DH (1973)

[adrotate banner=”42″] On April 6, 1973, At Fenway Park Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees becomes the first designated hitter in major league history. In his first plate appearance, Blomberg walks...

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April 6
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 2015, Dustin Pedroia becomes just the 2nd – secondbaseman in history to hit 2 homeruns on opening day

April 6 in Boston Red Sox History: Dustin Pedroia becomes just the 2nd – secondbaseman in history to hit 2 homeruns on opening day (2015)

[adrotate banner=”32″] April 6, 2015 at Citizens Bank Park vs Cole Hammels, Dustin Pedroia hits 2 home runs. Pedroia becomes just the 2nd, second baseman in history to hit 2 homeruns on...

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March 30
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 1978, Boston Red Sox acquire pitcher Dennis Eckersley and catcher Fred Kendall from the Cleveland Indians

March 30 in Boston Red Sox History: Boston Red Sox acquire pitcher Dennis Eckersley and catcher Fred Kendall from the Cleveland Indians (1978)

On March 30, 1978 — The Boston Red Sox acquire pitcher Dennis Eckersley and catcher Fred Kendall from the Cleveland Indians for pitchers Rick Wise and Mike Paxton, catcher Bo Diaz and...

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March 29
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 2002, Rickey Henderson’s makes the Red Sox Opening Day roster

March 29 in Boston Red Sox History: Rickey Henderson’s makes the Red Sox Opening Day roster (2002)

On March 29, 2002 — Rickey Henderson is added to the Boston Red Sox Opening Day roster as his contract is purchased from Triple-A Pawtucket. Henderson, who joined the exclusive 3000 hit...

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